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Definition of Waterline
1. Noun. A line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship.
Exact synonyms: Water Level, Water Line
Generic synonyms: Line
Specialized synonyms: Load Line, Plimsoll, Plimsoll Line, Plimsoll Mark
Generic synonyms: Line
Specialized synonyms: Load Line, Plimsoll, Plimsoll Line, Plimsoll Mark
Definition of Waterline
1. Noun. (nautical) the line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is afloat; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to show where the waterline would be under different loadings ¹
2. Noun. a line showing where the water has been, usually a line separating dry land and wet areas; a watermark or tidemark ¹
3. Noun. (context: cosmetics) the inner rim of the eyelid, just behind the lash line; primarily used in reference to the application of eyeliner ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Waterline
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