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life-line West 
n. a stout rope running from a settler's house to his stable, necessary during blizzards as a guide and support.
- 1912 This morning, after rigging a life-line to the stable because of this continuing blizzard, I went to the lady's home.
- 1934 "After supper I'll get some cordwood piled on the veranda, and run a life-line out to the stable. Best give Snowman a three-day ration. . . ."
- 1912 This morning, after rigging a life-line to the stable because of this continuing blizzard, I went to the lady's home.