water line
The term 'water line' can refer to various contexts including nautical, plumbing, and geographical applications.
Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)The line where the hull of a ship meets the surface of the water.
Example
- The ship's water line is clearly visible when it is docked.
B1Plumbing
(technical)A pipe that supplies water to a building from a public main.
Example
- The plumber fixed a leak in the main water line.
B2Geography
The level at which water meets land along the shore of a body of water.
Example
- The water line was marked with seaweed and debris.
B2General
A mark indicating the highest level reached by water.
Example
- After the flood, the water line was visible on the walls of the house.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "water line":
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