Meaning of waterline in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    waterline

    Definitions

    1. a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel

    Examples

    • « often painted on the hull of a ship »

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