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Result for Bilge

Bilge (n.)

The protuberant part of a cask, which is usually in the middle.

Bilge (n.)

That part of a ship's hull or bottom which is broadest and most nearly flat, and on which she would rest if aground.

Bilge (n.)

Bilge water.

Bilge (v. i.)

To suffer a fracture in the bilge; to spring a leak by a fracture in the bilge.

Bilge (v. i.)

To bulge.

Bilge (v. t.)

To fracture the bilge of, or stave in the bottom of (a ship or other vessel).

Bilge (v. t.)

To cause to bulge.