A source of salvation in a crisis.
A particular crease in the palm.
A line from the diver to a tender at the surface control point.
A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
System or structure of vital importance to a community.
On the deck of a boat, a line to which one can attach oneself to stay aboard on rough seas.
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
A document authorizing such an action.
A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).
To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
To bring relief to someone.