Associations to the word «Waterline»

Wiktionary

WATERLINE, noun. (nautical) A 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.
WATERLINE, noun. (aviation) A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.
WATERLINE, noun. A line showing where the water has been, usually a line separating dry land and wet areas; a watermark or tidemark.
WATERLINE, noun. (cosmetics) the inner rim of the eyelid, just behind the lash line; primarily used in reference to the application of eyeliner.

Dictionary definition

WATERLINE, 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.

Wise words

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