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A series of horizontal lines, corresponding to the seasons of the year and fresh or saltwater, painted on the outside of a ship marking the level which must remain above the surface of the water for the vessel’s stability.[1]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [1]