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Lebensader — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lifeblood noun Blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.
  • lifeline noun Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.

Senses

Lebensader is used for these senses in English:

  • lifeblood (figuratively) That which is required for continued existence or function.
  • lifeline A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.

lifeblood — full definition

  1. noun Blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.
  2. noun Something absolutely essential to keeping a system, organization, or activity going.

lifeline — full definition

  1. noun Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
  2. noun A rope used to keep someone from falling or drowning, or to help them stay attached to a boat or structure.

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