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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“A concerned citizen noticed the marker at the waterline and out of fear for the safety of other beachgoers, decided to take the marker home and call law enforcement,” the post stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
As Elizebeth later explained, the Atlantic coast alone, “with its coves and inlets, its chopped waterline, with its many secluded spots where boats might secretly dock and unload, created a problem which defied description.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
