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sentīna — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bilge noun The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
  • bilgewater noun Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
  • dregs noun The gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee.
  • scum noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

Senses

sentīna 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.
  • dregs (figuratively, the dregs) The worst and lowest part of something.
  • scum (derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

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 Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
  2. noun Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

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