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load line

/ˈloʊd laɪn/

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/ˈloʊd laɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЛиния, нанесённая на борт судна, указывающая максимальную глубину погружения, при которой судно может быть безопасно загружено, используемая для обеспечения остойчивости и предотвращения перегрузки.

A line drawn on the side of a ship indicating the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely loaded when submerged in water, used to ensure stability and prevent overloading.

  1. Ship markingC1formal

    A line painted on the hull of a ship indicating the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely loaded under specific conditions.

    ruГрузовая ватерлиния

    • The captain checked the load line before the ship departed.
    • International regulations require all cargo ships to have a visible load line.
    • The load line is also known as the Plimsoll line.