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

For the waterline, Briceno recommends applying one layer and letting the eye blink before adding more. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026

The front-9 and the beginning of the back-9 holes play mostly away from the coastline, but play moves back towards the Moray Firth on the par-4 13th, hugging the waterline for the 14th, 15th, and 16th holes before turning back towards the clubhouse. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

When a toilet isn’t used, the still water allows mold, mildew, bacteria, and minerals to accumulate along the waterline. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

San Francisco Fire Lieutenant Mariano Elias previously told PEOPLE that the boat sank at a depth of 120 feet below the waterline. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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