Definitions
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- noun nautical A line formed by the
surface of thewater on thehull of aship when she isafloat ; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to show where the waterline would be under differentloadings . - noun aviation A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.
- noun A line showing where the water has been, usually a line separating dry land and wet areas; a
watermark ortidemark . - noun cosmetics the inner rim of the eyelid, just behind the
lash line ; primarily used in reference to the application ofeyeliner .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- 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
Etymologies
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Examples
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And it goes on back to the -- to the waterline, which is where the rice field starts at.
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The forward part of the ship below the waterline was a complete casualty.
Nuke Zone Douglass, Keith 1998
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The range was so close that the Japs could not depress their guns enough to fire at the waterline, which is why so many hits landed on the bridge and two of our admirals were killed.
The Story of World War II Donald L. Miller 1945
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The range was so close that the Japs could not depress their guns enough to fire at the waterline, which is why so many hits landed on the bridge and two of our admirals were killed.
The Story of World War II Donald L. Miller 1945
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Below the waterline is a vast number of people who don't consider themselves unemployed; they're just currently without income.
unknown title 2009
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The central citadel system consists in armoring that part of the waterline which is abreast of the engines and boilers.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 Various
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What lies below the waterline is a much larger group who are sadly not facing up to their debt problems. "
Epolitix News 2010
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What lies below the waterline is a much larger group who are sadly not facing up to their debt problems. "
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We need to leave while their boats are still burning down to the waterline.
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Mr. Valdez beams a spotlight along the waterline into the black.
Take Me to the River Andrew McCarthy 2011
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