Meaning Of The Word Lead line

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lead line in American English
a line with a lead weight at one end, used for measuring the depth of water
noun: a line by which a lead is lowered into the water to take soundings: in deep-sea practice, divided into levels one fathom apart, variously treated as marks and deeps

lead line in British English
noun: a length of line for swinging a lead, marked at various points to indicate multiples of fathoms

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