lake surface

Where reflections appear

The lake surface is the top boundary of a lake's water, where it meets the air.

It appears in contexts involving water activities, wildlife, or observation: Mist hung just above the lake surface, The loon dove beneath the lake surface.

In scientific contexts, it may refer to area measurements or temperature readings taken at this interface.

Related

lapping waves · glassy · shimmer · still · mirror · waves · smooth · sheen · sparkle · glint · flat · tranquil · serene · early morning · mist · fog · dusk · morning mist

Opposites
vertical position in water

lake surfacelake bottom

Floor beneath standing water

lake bed · deep water · underwater · below the surface · abyss

boundary type

lake surfacelakeshore

Land bordering a lake

shoreline · lakeside · bank · waterline

exposure vs. concealment

lake surfacelake bottom

Floor beneath standing water

hidden depths · underwater realm · beneath the surface

Family

lake, surface, lakes, lakeshore, lakeside, lakefront, surfaces, surfaced, surfacing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G