plimsoll
/ˈplɪmsəl/
noun
- A lightweight canvas shoe with a rubber sole, used for sports or casual wear.
- He wore a pair of white plimsolls to the beach.
- She bought new plimsolls for her summer vacation.
- The children changed into their plimsolls for gym class.
- A line on the side of a ship showing the maximum depth to which it can be safely loaded; also called Plimsoll line or Plimsoll mark.
- The cargo ship's plimsoll was clearly visible above the waterline.
- International regulations require every merchant ship to display a plimsoll.
- The captain checked the plimsoll to ensure the ship was not overloaded.