the waterline
noun
: the level that water reaches on the side of a ship
We repaired the hull below the waterline.
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In some areas, this glass can be opened when the weather is suitable, letting in the breeze, while in other areas, the lower sections of the glass panels, under the waterline, have gaps to allow the water to flow indoors.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
With several of these, including Gracie Abrams’ version, black liner was also placed along the waterline, darkening the looks further.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The Truman sustained some damage above the waterline, the official said.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
To make your eyes appear bigger and more awake, line the outer half of the lash line, but avoid the waterline and inner corners.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
With several of these, including Gracie Abrams’ version, black liner was also placed along the waterline, darkening the looks further.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The Truman sustained some damage above the waterline, the official said.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
To make your eyes appear bigger and more awake, line the outer half of the lash line, but avoid the waterline and inner corners.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the waterline
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“The waterline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20waterline. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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