waterline
noun
wa·ter·line
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlīn 
ˈwä-
: 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
Examples of waterline in a Sentence
We repaired the hull below the waterline.
Recent Examples on the Web
Remnants of black eyeliner around her eyes and in her waterline remained.
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Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
Her hair was wavy and voluminous, and her makeup was on the edgier side, with black eyeliner in her waterline and a bronzed smokey eye look.
—Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 18 July 2023
Featuring a high-performance hull with a long waterline and a reverse bow, this example is equipped with two 250 kW electric motors that enable a maximum speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of between six and eight knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2023
Daley smoked out dark pigments on her lids and waterline area.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 27 June 2023
That water remains in storage, merely shifted downstream to Lake Mead, but fears about Lake Powell's plunging waterline had prevented such a flood for years.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2023
Through continuous efforts, the Town has gotten several million dollars over the past several years for water system projects, including: sewer pipe lining, pump station replacement/repair, loan reduction/forgiveness, the main waterline replacement, and other repairs.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2023
The unit's waterline mode is a must for protecting decorative tiles around the pool perimeter and keeping them clean.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
At El Capitán, storms damaged waterlines, some of which still await repair, according to the state parks’ website.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
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Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
Her hair was wavy and voluminous, and her makeup was on the edgier side, with black eyeliner in her waterline and a bronzed smokey eye look.
—Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 18 July 2023
Featuring a high-performance hull with a long waterline and a reverse bow, this example is equipped with two 250 kW electric motors that enable a maximum speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of between six and eight knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2023
Daley smoked out dark pigments on her lids and waterline area.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 27 June 2023
That water remains in storage, merely shifted downstream to Lake Mead, but fears about Lake Powell's plunging waterline had prevented such a flood for years.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2023
Through continuous efforts, the Town has gotten several million dollars over the past several years for water system projects, including: sewer pipe lining, pump station replacement/repair, loan reduction/forgiveness, the main waterline replacement, and other repairs.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2023
The unit's waterline mode is a must for protecting decorative tiles around the pool perimeter and keeping them clean.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
At El Capitán, storms damaged waterlines, some of which still await repair, according to the state parks’ website.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1625, in the meaning defined above
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“Waterline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterline. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.
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waterline
noun
wa·ter·line
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌlīn
ˈwät-
: a line marked on the outside of a ship that matches the surface of the water when the ship floats evenly
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