freeboards

/ˈfriːbɔːrdz/
noun
  1. Plural of freeboard; multiple instances of the distance between waterline and deck, or multiple such measurements.
    • The ship's freeboards were marked on the hull for different loading conditions.
    • The inspector recorded the freeboards of all boats in the harbor.
    • Different vessels have varying freeboards depending on their design.
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