bilge
What is the opposite of bilge? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
How to use bilge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pump the bilge
talking bilge
The "nonsense" sense is informal and mostly British.
Etymology
Likely a variant of bulge, tied to the curved shape of a ship's lower hull.
Full origin of bilge →Frequently asked questions
What does “bilge” mean?
The word “bilge” means the lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects. In plain terms, the bottom of a ship's hull (and its stagnant water), or, informally, rubbish talk.
How do you pronounce “bilge”?
“Bilge” is pronounced bihlj (/bɪld͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bilge” in a sentence?
Here is “bilge” used in a sentence: “The crew pumped out the bilge after the storm.”
What part of speech is “bilge”?
“Bilge” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bilge” have?
“Bilge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
