A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.
The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).
A pin which travels across the pin deck to knock over another pin, usually for a strike.
A messenger-at-arms.
An instant messenger program.
A weight dropped down a line to close a Nansen bottle.
A piece of paper, etc., blown up a string to a kite.
The secretary bird.
A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.
One who brings messages.
A forerunner.
A light scudding cloud preceding a storm.
To send something by messenger.