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noun
A mark, such as a line of seaweed, showing the highest level reached by a body of water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: literal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: low-water mark
Broader terms: watermark, waterline
noun
The peak, apex or acme of something; the maximum level; the furthest or highest point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: low-water mark
noun
a line marking the highest level reached
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: water line, watermark
History
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