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bilgewater in Swedish

bilgewater in Swedish is kölvatten — bilgewater means dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull.

bilgewater in Swedish

kölvatten

noun

(nautical) Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.

What does "bilgewater" mean?

noun Dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull.
noun (informal) Foolish talk that makes no real sense.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "bilgewater" in Swedish?

"bilgewater" in Swedish is kölvatten. bilgewater means: Dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull.

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