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.
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Use it as a blendable eyeshadow, a base for your powder shadows, or in your waterline to brighten up the eye.
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
Whether a quick surface skim or a thorough scrub of the pool's floor, walls, and waterline, this cleaner adjusts its settings to provide the optimal cleaning cycle.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
Eyeliner comes first, following a two-step process: Gordon rims her top waterline with Westman Atelier’s Eye Love You, then uses Chanel’s liquid liner to form a subtle cat eye.
—Vogue, 2 July 2024
At the heart of its design is the intelligent path optimization feature, which ensures 100% cleaning coverage of your pool by efficiently navigating through all areas, from the floor to the walls and waterline.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
Whether a quick surface skim or a thorough scrub of the pool's floor, walls, and waterline, this cleaner adjusts its settings to provide the optimal cleaning cycle.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
Eyeliner comes first, following a two-step process: Gordon rims her top waterline with Westman Atelier’s Eye Love You, then uses Chanel’s liquid liner to form a subtle cat eye.
—Vogue, 2 July 2024
At the heart of its design is the intelligent path optimization feature, which ensures 100% cleaning coverage of your pool by efficiently navigating through all areas, from the floor to the walls and waterline.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
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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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