An act of falling down.
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
To fall down; deteriorate; decline.
A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
A particular crease in the palm.
A line from the diver to a tender at the surface control point.
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
System or structure of vital importance to a community.
A source of salvation in a crisis.
On the deck of a boat, a line to which one can attach oneself to stay aboard on rough seas.