rescuelinelauncher
nounUK /ˈrɛskjuːlaɪnˌlɔːntʃə/
US /ˈrɛskjuːlaɪnˌlɔːntʃər/
A tool that shoots a rope to help people who are in trouble.
The coast guard used a rescuelinelauncher to send a rope to the stranded sailors.
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2. A device that fires a thin cord across a gap so a stronger rope can be pulled over.
Firefighters set up the rescuelinelauncher to bridge the river.
3. A small cannon-like tool used on ships to throw a line to shore.
The crew loaded the rescuelinelauncher before the storm hit.
4. Any gadget that sends a safety rope to someone who cannot reach it.
The hiker carried a rescuelinelauncher in case someone fell into the ravine.