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plim·soll mark

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. load line, Plimsoll line, Plimsoll mark, Plimsollnoun

    waterlines to show the level the water should reach when the ship is properly loaded

Wiktionary

  1. Plimsoll marknoun

    properly the International Load Line, a mark on the hull of a merchant ship to show the waterline under specified conditions. The line shows the maximum capacity load the ship may carry.

  2. Etymology: From Samuel Plimsoll, Bristol merchant and member of Parliament, promoter of the Merchant Shipping Act.

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  1. plimsoll mark

    A Plimsoll mark is a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draft, or how heavily it can be safely loaded with cargo (the maximum depth to which the ship can be loaded). Named after Samuel Plimsoll, it is designed to ensure the safety of the ship by preventing overloading. It takes into consideration various factors such as the type of cargo, the time of year, and the water densities in different regions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of plimsoll mark in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of plimsoll mark in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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