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waterplane

waterplane

1 9.2
The flat area of a boat where it touches the water surface
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːtərˌpleɪn/
  • Specialized
: línea de flotación
  • Designers must consider the waterplane when planning the hull shape of a boat.

Examples

  • A vessel's waterplane area affects how it floats and moves in the water.

  • The engineer measured the waterplane to calculate the ship's stability.

  • The waterplane was marked clearly on the blueprints.

  • Can you see the waterplane of the yacht from here?

  • The waterplane of the boat is important for determining its stability in the water.

  • Engineers calculate the waterplane to ensure that the vessel can minimize drag while moving.

  • To design a more efficient ship, they analyzed the waterplane to optimize its interaction with waves.

Synonyms

waterline
vswaterplane
  • Specialized
6 4.1

The level where the water meets a ship's side, often shown by a painted line

refers to the flat horizontal surface where the hull meets the water

Surface Forms

waterplane singular
waterplanes plural

Morphology

waterplane = water + plane (transparent) = water + plane

Direct compound of 'water' + 'plane' naming the horizontal surface at the waterline of a vessel; component meanings directly yield the sense.

Etymology

Waterplane comes from two simple parts: water 'water' and plane 'flat surface'. It names the flat line where a boat or ship meets the water, which helps designers know how the hull will float and move.