"load line" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: load lines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} load line (plural load lines)
  1. (nautical) The line on the outside of a vessel indicating the depth to which it sinks in the water when loaded. Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: load water line, Plimsoll line, Plimsoll mark
    Sense id: en-load_line-en-noun-5WnMZIGH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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