Meaning of the word bilge in English
What does bilge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bilge
US /bɪldʒ/
UK /bɪldʒ/
Noun
1.
the area on a ship or boat where water collects, typically at the lowest point of the hull
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The sailor had to pump water out of the bilge regularly.
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A strong odor of oil and stagnant water came from the bilge.
2.
nonsense; rubbish
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Don't listen to his political opinions, it's all just bilge.
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The article was full of scientific bilge and made no sense.
Verb
to leak into the bilge of a ship
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The old wooden boat started to bilge during the storm.
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If the hull is damaged, the vessel will quickly bilge.