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waterline

wa·ter·line

UK/ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)laɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship

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Origin

From water + line.

Phrases

  • light waterline
  • Plimsoll line

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