boottopping
American
[boot-top-ing]
/ ˈbutˌtɒp ɪŋ /
noun
Nautical.
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the area between the water lines of a ship when fully loaded and when unloaded.
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a distinctive band of paint covering this area.
Etymology
Origin of boottopping
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