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bilge

/bilj/US // bɪldʒ //UK // (bɪldʒ) //

舱底,舱底板,舱壁,舱底污水

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
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    • : Nautical. either of the rounded areas that form the transition between the bottom and the sides on the exterior of a hull.Also bilges. 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.
    • : Slang. bilge water.
    • : the widest circumference or belly of a cask.
v.无主动词 verb
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    bilged, bilg·ing.

    • : Nautical. to leak in the bilge. to turn yellow.
    • : to bulge or swell out.
v.有主动词 verb
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    bilged, bilg·ing.

    • : Nautical. to damage so as to create an entry for seawater.

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Examples

  • This resembled the old bilge-water of a ship for foulness, but both men and oxen drank of it with avidity.

  • An external bilge keel about 300 feet long and 25 inches deep was fitted along the bilge amidships.

  • Then at last it came alongside, and he crawled cautiously down the curve of the bilge and secured it.

  • Along about sunrise Mr. Pellett stirred in the bilge and raised a peagreen face.

  • Her passenger spent the night praying in the bilge; and as for her commander, he left no report.