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pilssivesi — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bilge noun The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
  • bilgewater noun Dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull.

Senses

pilssivesi is used for these senses in English:

  • bilge (uncountable) The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.
  • bilgewater (nautical) Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.

bilge — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
  2. noun Nonsense; foolish or worthless talk.

bilgewater — full definition

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