Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Plimsoll line

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Properly the International Load Line, a mark on the hull of a merchant ship to show the waterline under specified conditions. The line shows the maximum capacity load the ship may carry.
  2. 2
    waterlines to show the level the water should reach when the ship is properly loaded wordnet

Etymology

From Samuel Plimsoll, Bristol merchant and member of Parliament; promoter of the Merchant Shipping Act.

See also for "plimsoll line"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: plimsollline