boottopping: Meaning and Definition of

boot•top•ping

Pronunciation: (bt'top"ing), [key]
— n. Naut.
  1. the area between the water lines of a ship when fully loaded and when unloaded.
  2. a distinctive band of paint covering this area. Also called
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