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waterline [′wȯd·ər‚līn]
(geology) (hydrology) (naval architecture) The intersection of the surface of the water with the side of a ship. A line painted on the hull of a ship showing the level of the water when the ship is properly trimmed. waterline Inside a cistern, the highest water level to which the ball valve should be adjusted to shut off. Waterline (also shoreline), the line of contact between the water surface of a body of water—such as a lake, river, or sea—and a dry land surface, or shore. The height and shape of a waterline vary owing to fluctuations in the level and changes in the nature of the shore that result from erosion, abrasion, or human activity. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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