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
The star also wore lots of liner on her lower lashline and waterlines for extra definition and la dolce vita glamour.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2023
New Windsor’s top accomplishment was the start of the Main Street and High Street waterline replacement project.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories talking to Carroll County mayors about the past year and looking ahead at plans for 2024.
Completing the replacement of a waterline along Route 31 is the top priority this year in the town of New Windsor, according to Mayor Neal Roop.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Squirt some of the cleaner around the toilet bowl and then brush the perimeter and waterline with a toilet brush to distribute the product effectively.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
As more and more people use cellphones rather than landlines, Waukegan needs a way to let residents know if there is a situation needing their attention, from a waterline break impacting a small neighborhood to a storm threatening the entire city.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
Washington paired her bob with smoldering smoky eyes accented with a deep plum shadow and lots of black liner in her waterlines, as well as under her lashline.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2023
Then plumbers laying a waterline trench near 770 came across a section of the tunnel.
—Curbed, 10 Jan. 2024
Eyeliner may be a makeup enthusiast’s must-have, but not all wings, rims, and waterline delineations are created equal.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2023
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2023
New Windsor’s top accomplishment was the start of the Main Street and High Street waterline replacement project.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories talking to Carroll County mayors about the past year and looking ahead at plans for 2024.
Completing the replacement of a waterline along Route 31 is the top priority this year in the town of New Windsor, according to Mayor Neal Roop.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Squirt some of the cleaner around the toilet bowl and then brush the perimeter and waterline with a toilet brush to distribute the product effectively.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
As more and more people use cellphones rather than landlines, Waukegan needs a way to let residents know if there is a situation needing their attention, from a waterline break impacting a small neighborhood to a storm threatening the entire city.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
Washington paired her bob with smoldering smoky eyes accented with a deep plum shadow and lots of black liner in her waterlines, as well as under her lashline.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2023
Then plumbers laying a waterline trench near 770 came across a section of the tunnel.
—Curbed, 10 Jan. 2024
Eyeliner may be a makeup enthusiast’s must-have, but not all wings, rims, and waterline delineations are created equal.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Nov. 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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