Boot–topping
the area between the water lines of a ship when fully loaded and when unloaded.
a distinctive band of paint covering this area.
noun (nautical)
the part of a ship’s hull that is between the load line and the water line when the ship is not loaded
a coating applied to this part of a ship to remove marine growth
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