waterline (B2)
noun
Definition
Waterline means a line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is afloat; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to....
Examples
The article uses waterline to mean a line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is....
The teacher asked students to find waterline in the reading.
Check the words around waterline to choose the right meaning.
How to Use waterline
- a/the waterline (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a waterline."
- waterline in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked waterline in context before translating it."
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