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bilge

British pronunciation/bˈɪld‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/bˈɪldʒ/
Bilge
[NOUN]
1

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

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2

water accumulated in the bilge of a ship

synonyms : bilge water
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to bilge
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

take in water at the bilge

synonyms : take in water
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2

cause to leak

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Examples
1Ah, we got a forward bilge.
2- All right, shut the bilge.
3Might be a forward bilge.
4The commandos fixed a towline on the bilge keels and set up a charge exactly under the keel.
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