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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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
But when pushed past its limits, the Nolichucky leveled a factory and carved out mud cliffs over 20 feet above the normal waterline.
—Barbara Kingsolver, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
The downtown street closure -- which began at 6 a.m. Wednesday -- is associated with waterline work serving the Benton County Courthouse at 102 N.E.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2025
Rather than a super stark white (which may seem unnaturally light on your waterline), the creamy shade is more understated, giving the appearance of large doe eyes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Waterline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterline. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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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