Waterline Definition

wôtərlīn
noun
The line to which the surface of the water comes on the side of a ship or boat.
Webster's New World
Any of several horizontal lines marked on the side of a ship to indicate the level to which it sinks when fully or partly loaded or when not loaded, and to aid in achieving a proper trim.
Webster's New World
A pipe, tube, etc. for conveying water.
Webster's New World

Watermark.

Webster's New World
(aviation) A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.
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Noun

Singular:
waterline
Plural:
waterlines

Origin of Waterline

Waterline Sentence Examples

  • A long waterline gives the Horizon excellent directional stability but is still nimble enough for inland trips around backwater creeks.

  • The more commonly used length measurements -- length overall, length between perpendiculars, and length on load waterline are discussed as follows.

  • Having the waterline above grade makes any overflow drain simple.

  • The waterline length was more than 13 times the depth of the hull.

  • Mustard Seed 1976 An experiment with a " Gull Wing " underwater shape for reduced waterline beam and low wetted area.

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