waterline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is afloat; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to show where the waterline would be under different loadings
  2. A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.
  3. A line showing where the water has been, usually a line separating dry land and wet areas; a watermark or tidemark.
  4. The inner rim of the eyelid, just behind the lash line; primarily used in reference to the application of eyeliner.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)laɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-waterline.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-waterline.wav

Word forms

waterline waterlines

Etymology

From water + line.

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