What does plimsoll mean?
A line marked on a ship's hull to indicate the maximum depth to which the ship can be loaded with water, or a type of shoe, especially a canvas or rubber shoe with a rubber sole.
Example
"The ship's captain ensured that the cargo was loaded below the plimsoll line to prevent water from entering the hull."
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