partially submerged

Standing in water more than waist deep, or lying, sitting, or kneeling in shallow water.

See wading for characters standing in water less than waist deep.

For objects that are underwater, use partially immersed instead.

See also

• afloat (floating in water)
• submerged (completely underwater)
• soaking feet (sitting with feet in the water)
• wading (standing in water less than waist deep)
• underwater (the whole scene is underwater)