: a line that marks the level of the surface of water on something: such as
a(1)
: the point on the hull of a ship or boat to which the water rises
(2)
: a line marked on the outside of a ship that corresponds with the water's surface when the ship is afloat on an even keel under specified conditions of loading
Recent Examples on the WebThe park says the aging Transcanyon waterline suffers multiple breaks each year. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The beach club has been cleverly tucked away underneath the main deck, while the sizable swim platform of nearly 540 square feet sits flush with the waterline. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 These pencils glide onto the lids and waterline and come in eight vibrant shades. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 The city of Hot Springs tasked Michels with connecting a 17-mile-long raw waterline to Lake Ouachita as part of a $107 million project that will increase the regional water system’s daily capacity by more than two-thirds.Arkansas Online, 17 July 2022 The beach is largely comprised of unique sand and shell fragments caused by the pounding surf, and the waterline varies significantly between high and low tide. Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 Join hundreds of people along the waterline to oppose offshore drilling and protect South Florida’s aquatic environment and economy. Cindy Kent, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2022 On the bottom of her eye, a faint line wings out from the corner of her waterline for a double-lined look. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 Sep. 2021 To make the blue pop, apply a black liner in your upper waterline and a soft pink shadow on your lid. Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 July 2022 See More