leadline
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3ADJ.
pre-1940
VERB + LEADLINE
acquired, end, net
LEADLINE + NOUN
buoy, technology
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noun
A leash or strap for leading an animal.
noun
A sounding line; an instrument used in navigation to measure water depth.
Approximately 60% of inshore hydrography was acquired by leadline (pre-1940) sounding technology.
A weighted line for holding down the lower edge of a gillnet.
To attach the bridles, start measuring from the point on the gavel 16 metres from the floatline wheree you have seized the end of the leadline.
The hold was empty, without a net, corkline, leadline or buoy to be found.
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3Approximately 60% of inshore hydrography was acquired by leadline (pre-1940) sounding technology.
WiktionaryTo attach the bridles, start measuring from the point on the gavel 16 metres from the floatline wheree you have seized the end of the leadline.
WiktionaryThe hold was empty, without a net, corkline, leadline or buoy to be found.
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