Answer: lifeline

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LIFELINEPalm feature
lifelineany of various lines running above the decks, spars, etc., of a ship or boat to give sailors something to grasp when there is danger of falling or being washed away
lifelineline, fired across a ship or boat, by means of which a hawser for a breeches buoy may be hauled aboard
lifelinea rope used for life-saving
lifelineline or rope for saving life, as one attached to a lifeboat
LIFELINESinking sailor's salvation
LIFELINEPalm feature?
LIFELINESea-rescue staple
LIFELINERope from a ship, say
LIFELINEAid on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
LIFELINEDrowning person's need
LIFELINEPalm reader's reading
LIFELINE"50-50" or "phone a friend"
LIFELINEIt's in the palm of your hand
LIFELINE"The ...," Homer painting
LIFELINESafety rig.
LIFELINEImportant route.
LIFELINEPalmistry feature.
LIFELINEMaritime route of great importance.
LIFELINEShip's safety rope
LIFELINESafety device
LIFELINEOne of a "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" trio
LIFELINE"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" option
LIFELINEPotential millionaire's aid?