bilges Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: B IH1 L JH IH0 Z
What Does Bilges Mean?
Bilges is used as a noun meaning plural of bilge. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of bilge. As a verb, it means To spring a leak in the bilge.
Bilges Definition (Noun)
- plural of bilge
Bilges as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bilge
Noun
- The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
- The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
- The water accumulated in the bilge, the bilge water.
- Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.
- The bulging part of a barrel or cask.
Verb
- To spring a leak in the bilge.
- To bulge or swell.
- To break open the bilge(s) of.
Synonyms of Bilges
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