bilge
bilge
bɪlʤ
bilj
British pronunciation
/bˈɪld‍ʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "bilge"in English

Bilge
01

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

example
Examples
The crew worked tirelessly to pump out the bilge water that had accumulated in the ship's hull.
A leak in the hull caused the bilge to fill with seawater, posing a threat to the ship's stability.
02

water accumulated in the bilge of a ship

to bilge
01

take in water at the bilge

02

cause to leak

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