water line
noun
the part of the outside of a ship's hull that is just at the water level.
waterline
-
a variation of
water line.
Example Sentences
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Upon sailing into the harbor, they realized the frigate was too damaged to sail, so rather than leave it in enemy hands, they burned it to the waterline.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
When he opened his eyes, he saw a once-familiar shoreline changing in real time, with swathes of previously submerged coral suddenly pushing above the waterline.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Equipment mounted below the waterline of a boat emits a fan‑shaped beam of sound waves ahead of the craft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
The vessels have a deeper draught - the amount of hull below the waterline - than most CalMac ships, allowing for a sleeker, more fuel efficient shape.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
The tide was very high, and only a weather-beaten wedge of the Moily Bell’s pilothouse showed above the waterline.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
