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noun
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
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A line showing where the water has been.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: watermark
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The line formed by where the water level of a body of water currently is: where the water's surface currently meets the bank; it may move higher or lower depending on the weather, tide, or season.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: water's edge
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The inner rim of the eyelid, just behind the lash line; primarily used in reference to the application of eyeliner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cosmetics, lifestyle
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noun
a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: water line, water level
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: line
Narrower terms: load line, Plimsoll line, Plimsoll mark, Plimsoll
History
From water + line.
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
