1. above water - Adjective
2. above water - Phrase
above water
(idiomatic) Out of difficulty, especially financial.
Above the surface of the water.
Above the waterline of a ship.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgabove-water
A Mini Rover ROV was used to provide visibility of the wreck and divers to the support staff above water. Source: Internet
Biollante's first form was performed by Masao Takegami, who sat within the model's trunk area on a platform just above water level. Source: Internet
A former Master Diver whose injured lung has left him permanently above water, Sunday simultaneously becomes Brashear's most vicious adversary and most loyal supporter, motivating him to succeed. Source: Internet
And yet, I’m never tempted to stay above water for long. Source: Internet
Black type is used for islands, and for those reefs and shoals that have portions above water at high tide. Source: Internet
I was swimming and had lambs under my arms trying to keep them above water. Source: Internet