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Bilge
01
fond de cale
the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in
02
eaux de cale, fonds de cale
water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
to bilge
01
prendre de l'eau dans le ballast, éventuellement prendre de l'eau au fond de la coque
take in water at the bilge
02
fuir, faire fuir
cause to leak
bilge
n
bilgy
adj
bilgy
adj
Exemple
The sailor descended into the dark bilge of the ship to inspect the damage caused by the collision.
A leak in the hull caused the bilge to fill with seawater, posing a threat to the ship's stability.
It was essential to keep the bilge clean to prevent corrosion and maintain the ship's integrity.
