water line

wa·ter line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er lahyn]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər laɪn/
- /ˈwɔːtə(r) laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er lahyn]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər laɪn/

Definitions of water line words

noun water line Nautical. the part of the outside of a ship's hull that is just at the water level. 1
noun water line Naval Architecture. any of a series of lines on the hull plans of a vessel representing the level to which the vessel is immersed or the bottom of the keel. Compare load line, Plimsoll line. 1
noun water line the line in which water at its surface borders upon a floating body. 1
noun water line water level (def 2). 1
noun water line Also called watermark. a line indicating the former level or passage of water: A water line all around the cellar served as a reminder of the flood. 1
noun water line a pipe, hose, tube, or other line for conveying water. 1

See all 9 definitions of water line

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Origin of water line

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

First recorded in 1615-25

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Parts of speech for Water line

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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water line popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for water line

noun water line

watermark — a mark indicating the height to which water rises or has risen, as in a river or inlet.

Just one Synonym for water line