waterline

noun

wa·ter·line | \ ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlīn

, ˈwä-\

Definition of waterline

: a line that marks the level of the surface of water on something: such as

a(1) : the point on the hull of a ship or boat to which the water rises

(2) : a line marked on the outside of a ship that corresponds with the water's surface when the ship is afloat on an even keel under specified conditions of loading

b : shoreline sense 1

Examples of waterline in a Sentence

We repaired the hull below the waterline.

Recent Examples on the Web

The makeup artist finished off the eyes with a touch of Yeyo eyeliner in her waterline, along with a few generous coats of the brand's Perversion Mascara. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Maisie Williams Wore a Full Face of Urban Decay’s Game of Thrones Makeup Collection to the Season 8 Premiere," 4 Apr. 2019 The blast ripped a 40-foot hole in the hull at the waterline. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Militant Killed in U.S. Airstrike Was Wanted for USS Cole Bombing," 4 Jan. 2019 Her lower waterline was accented with eye-enlarging white liner, and her bottom lashes were enhanced with individual clusters of false lashes. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Kristen Stewart Chopped Off Her Hair and Bleached It Blonde Again," 16 Sep. 2018 Laramie also recommends keeping your waterline clear or lining with a nude pencil. — Simedar Jackson, Marie Claire, "How Changing Your Eye Shadow Can Completely Change Your Face," 27 May 2015 The serrated slopes appear to crumble all the way down to the waterline. — Daniel Otis, Sunset, "Awe-Inspiring Canadian Rockies Camping Adventure," 22 Jan. 2018 Pictures showed both radar panels just above the waterline. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "That Wrecked Norwegian Frigate Is Pretty Much Toast," 13 Nov. 2018 The state of Michigan settled a lawsuit last year agreeing to spend $87 million to rip up and replace miles of waterlines leading to at least 18,000 Flint homes by Jan. 1, 2020. — NBC News, "Lead crisis: Flint braces as Michigan shuts down free bottled water sites," 9 Apr. 2018 For Haddish's eyes, Wynn used a waterproof black kohl eyeliner in the waterline and along the top lashes, which were enhanced with two pairs of Ardell Double Up Wispies false eyelashes. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Exclusive: These Are the Exact Makeup Products Tiffany Haddish Wore to the 2018 Emmy Awards," 18 Sep. 2018

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