Definitions for Plimsoll
ˈplɪm səl, -soʊlplim·soll

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1. load line, Plimsoll line, Plimsoll mark, Plimsollnoun

   waterlines to show the level the water should reach when the ship is properly loaded

2. plimsollnoun

   a light gym shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas top

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1. plimsollnoun

   A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.

2. Etymology: From Samuel Plimsoll, a Bristol merchant.

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1. plimsoll

   A Plimsoll can refer to two different things: 1) In marine terminologies, a Plimsoll line is a mark painted on the side of a merchant ship to show the waterline under various load conditions, indicating if it's overloaded or not. It is also known as load line or waterline safety mark. 2) In British English, Plimsoll is a type of athletic shoe with a canvas upper and a rubber sole, traditionally white in color. Also known as a 'gym shoe' or 'sneaker' in American English. The term "plimsoll" in both uses is derived from Samuel Plimsoll, a 19th-century British politician known for his advocacy for maritime safety.

Matched Categories

1. • Gym Shoe
   • Waterline

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How to pronounce Plimsoll?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Indian

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   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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How to say Plimsoll in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plimsoll in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plimsoll in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plimsoll
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Usage in printed sources
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