the waterline

noun

: the level that water reaches on the side of a ship

We repaired the hull below the waterline.

Examples of the waterline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Winter brings favorable conditions for exploring the reef—above and below the waterline—with generally warm, calm weather, lower humidity, and clear seas. — Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Crews would need to be lowered down to the waterline, sand off the rust, put on two coats of rust-preventative primer and then two coats of naval gray paint, according to Schuster. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

By identifying and optimizing the invisible systems beneath the waterline, leadership can construct an organization where high performance becomes an effortless, natural output rather than an endless administrative struggle. — Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

On Monday park officials said that about 40 percent of the waterline was damaged or destroyed. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the waterline

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