waterline

noun

wa·​ter·​line ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlīn How to pronounce waterline (audio)
ˈwä-
: 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

Examples of waterline in a Sentence

We repaired the hull below the waterline.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Try a burgundy eyeliner on your waterline, like Lancôme’s Ruby Fever, shadow on your lid from Milani’s The Wine Down eyeshadow palette and a dark plum blush like Kir Royale from Laura Mercier. Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 And there’s endless ways to use these — along your lashline, in your waterline, create a wing or smudge it out. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Nygren reported that 320 cistern and waterline connections have been completed, and a groundbreaking recently took place for a $20 million waterline project serving 16,000 residents in To’hajiilee, about 40 miles west of Albuquerque. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024 Actor Madelyn Cline uses the pencil in her waterline. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waterline 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterline was circa 1625

Dictionary Entries Near waterline

Cite this Entry

“Waterline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterline. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

waterline

noun
wa·​ter·​line ˈwȯt-ər-ˌlīn How to pronounce waterline (audio)
ˈwät-
: a line marked on the outside of a ship that matches the surface of the water when the ship floats evenly
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!