Rising-line
Shipbuilding
An elliptical line, drawn on the plan of elevation, to determine the sweep of the floor-heads throughout the ship's length, which accordingly as certains the shape of the bottom with regard to its being full or sharp.
An elliptical line, drawn on the plan of elevation, to determine the sweep of the floor-heads throughout the ship's length, which accordingly as certains the shape of the bottom with regard to its being full or sharp.