Meaning Of The Word Load line

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What's The Definition Of Load line?

load line in British English
any of the lines on the hull of a merchant ship showing the depths to which it may legally be loaded under various circumstances
noun: a pattern of lines painted on the hull of a ship, approximately midway between the bow and the stern, indicating the various levels that the waterline should reach if the ship is properly loaded under given circumstances
noun: any of various lines marked on the sides of a cargo vessel to indicate the depth to which a vessel may be immersed under certain conditions

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