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bilge

0 antonyms and opposites of bilge, grouped by meaning.

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.

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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.

Related words

bilge keel bilge pump bilge water bilgewater

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