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low-water mark
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A quick definition of low-water mark:
A low-water mark is a line on the shore of a sea or river that shows the lowest point the water reaches during low tide or when the river is at its lowest level. It is the opposite of a high-water mark, which shows the highest point the water reaches during high tide or when the river is at its highest level. A low-water mark can also refer to a transparent design or symbol on a document that shows it is genuine.
A more thorough explanation:
A low-water mark is a mark that indicates the lowest point to which water falls or recedes. It can refer to:
- The shoreline of a sea marking the edge of the water at the lowest point of the ordinary ebb tide.
- In a river, the point to which the water recedes at its lowest stage.
For example, if you go to the beach and see a line of seaweed or debris, that line is likely the low-water mark, indicating the lowest point the water reached during the last ebb tide.
Low-water marks are important for navigation and determining property rights along waterways.