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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The quick eye look is achieved just by drawing a line around my eyes and waterline, then using my fingers to rough, buff, and smudge Pat McGrath-style.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nygren reported that 320 cistern and waterline connections have been completed, and a groundbreaking recently took place for a $20 million waterline project serving 16,000 residents in To’hajiilee, about 40 miles west of Albuquerque.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Try a burgundy eyeliner on your waterline, like Lancôme’s Ruby Fever, shadow on your lid from Milani’s The Wine Down eyeshadow palette and a dark plum blush like Kir Royale from Laura Mercier.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
And there’s endless ways to use these — along your lashline, in your waterline, create a wing or smudge it out.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Nygren reported that 320 cistern and waterline connections have been completed, and a groundbreaking recently took place for a $20 million waterline project serving 16,000 residents in To’hajiilee, about 40 miles west of Albuquerque.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Waterline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterline. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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