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 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 The explosion killed 17 sailors, injured 39 others, and created a gaping 40 by 60 foot hole in the ship's hull at the waterline. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The USS Fitzgerald Is Built to Take Abuse," 19 June 2017 To create ceiling heights of 8 feet or more on both levels, Mr. van Ommeren weighted the boat, pushing the lower level farther below the waterline to add interior space. — J.s. Marcus, WSJ, "Rock ’n’ roll Living on a Nautical Man Cave," 14 Nov. 2018 Finish the look with black liner on your lash and waterline, then generously apply mascara and use a curler on your lashes. — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, "Bella Hadid Wore a Glittery Smoky Eye During Paris Fashion Week," 26 Sep. 2018 Ditches and even pits with spikes were hidden just below the waterline. — Ken Jennings, Condé Nast Traveler, "Moses Bridge: The Netherlands' Bridge Under Troubled Water," 6 Aug. 2018

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