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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It's designed to keep your pet above the waterline and has breathable mesh ventilation. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 May 2026 Cut larkspur in the cool morning when the lower blooms begin to open, and strip off any leaves that would sit below the waterline in your vase to prevent rot. — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 The sleek style paired well with her glass skin and shimmery eyes, which were stamped with a rainbow of charcoal-blue and brown shadow and filled with a white sparkle in the waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 The fifth break in the waterline was identified Tuesday morning, officials said. — Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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