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- [bilj]
- /bɪldʒ/
- /bɪldʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bilj]
- /bɪldʒ/
Definitions of bilges word
- noun bilges Nautical. either of the rounded areas that form the transition between the bottom and the sides on the exterior of a hull. Also, bilges. (in a hull with a double bottom) an enclosed area between frames at each side of the floors, where seepage collects. Also called bilge well. a well into which seepage drains to be pumped away. Also called bilge water. seepage accumulated in bilges. 1
- noun bilges Slang. bilge water (def 2). 1
- noun bilges the widest circumference or belly of a cask. 1
- verb without object bilges Nautical. to leak in the bilge. (of white paint) to turn yellow. 1
- verb without object bilges to bulge or swell out. 1
- verb with object bilges Nautical. to damage (a hull bottom) so as to create an entry for seawater. 1
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Origin of bilges
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; perhaps variant of bulge
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Parts of speech for Bilges
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bilges popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bilges usage trend in Literature
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adjective bilges
- beetles — Plural form of beetle.
Top questions with bilges
- why should bilges be kept clean and free of trash?
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