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Rarebilges
The correct spelling is bilges.
How to pronounce bilges
noun
Say it like: Bil-jes
The correct spelling is bilges. The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
- 2.The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
- 3.The water accumulated in the bilge, the bilge water.
- 4.Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.
- 5.The bulging part of a barrel or cask.
verb
- 1.To spring a leak in the bilge.
- 2.To bulge or swell.
- 3.To break open the bilge(s) of.
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