low-water mark

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Noun low-water mark has 2 senses

nadir, low-water mark - an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
--₁ is a kind of adversity, hardship, hard knocks
low-water mark - a line marking the lowest level reached
--₂ is a kind of water line, watermark

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Low-water mark

Definition:

Low-water mark refers to the lowest level reached by a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean, during normal or extreme low tide.

Usage:

As a noun:
- The low-water mark of the river revealed the vast expanse of hidden rocks.
- During the drought, the lake seemed to hit a new low-water mark every month.
As a verb:
- The hurricane's storm surge left a visible line that low-water marked the entire coastline.
As an adjective:
- Ships need to be cautious when sailing in shallow areas near the low-water mark.
- The island's residents were used to adapting to the unique challenges of living in a low-water mark region.

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