water line

• Tuyau ou canal par lequel l'eau est acheminée, généralement dans un système de plomberie ou d'infrastructure. Désigne aussi le niveau ou la marque où l'eau entre en contact avec une surface, par exemple sur la coque d'un navire ou le rivage.

A pipe or conduit that carries water, typically in a plumbing system or infrastructure. Also refers to the level or mark where water meets a surface, such as on a ship's hull or a shoreline.

1. Mark on a shipB2formal

   The line on a ship's hull that indicates the level of the water when the ship is afloat.

   Ligne de flottaison

   • The ship's water line was clearly visible above the dock.
   • Engineers checked the water line to ensure the vessel was not overloaded.
   • The water line on the hull showed the ship was properly balanced.

2. Plumbing pipeB1formal

   A pipe that supplies water to a building or area.

   conduite d'eau

   • The plumber repaired the broken water line under the street.
   • A new water line was installed to connect the house to the main supply.
   • The water line burst due to freezing temperatures.

3. Level of waterB1formal

   The visible boundary or level where water meets the shore or a surface.

   ligne d'eau

   • The water line on the beach moved higher during high tide.
   • You can see the water line on the rocks from the last flood.
   • The water line in the lake dropped significantly during the drought.