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bilge

UK/bɪld͡ʒ/ uncommon slang
noun (2) verb (2)

noun

1.

water accumulated in the bilge of a ship

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2.

where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom

verb

1.

cause to leak

  • “the collision bilged the vessel”
2.

take in water at the bilge

  • “the tanker bilged”
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Origin

Likely derived from bulge. Compare Middle English bulgen (“to ground or scuttle a ship”).

Phrases

  • bilge keel
  • bilge pump
  • bilge water

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