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Meaning of bilge in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /bɪldʒ/

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  1. Verb

    bilge

    Definitions

    1. cause to leak

    Examples

    • « the collision bilged the vessel »
  2. 2. take in water at the bilge

    Examples

    • « the tanker bilged »

    Derived terms

    • bilge water
  3. Noun

    bilge

    Etymology

    late 15th century: probably a variant of bulge

    Definitions

    1. water accumulated in the bilge of a ship

    Derived terms

    • take in water
  4. 2. where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom

    Derived terms

    • take in water

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