watermark
[ waw-ter-mahrk, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌmɑrk, ˈwɒt ər- /
noun
a figure or design impressed in some paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held to the light.
verb (used with object)
to mark (paper) with a watermark.
to impress (a design, pattern, etc.), as a watermark.
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OTHER WORDS FROM watermark
un·wa·ter·marked, adjectiveWords nearby watermark
waterlogged, waterloo, waterloo, battle of, waterman, watermanship, watermark, watermeal, watermelon, waterpick, waterproof, waterproofing
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British Dictionary definitions for watermark
watermark
/ (ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːk) /
noun
a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held up to the light
another word for water line (def. 1), water line (def. 2)
verb (tr)
to mark (paper) with a watermark
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