bilges Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun in a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side
   
2. noun water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
   bilge water; bilge.
   
3. noun where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
   bilge.
   
4. verb cause to leak
   bilge.
   
   • the collision bilged the vessel
5. verb take in water at the bilge
   take in water; bilge.
   
   • the tanker bilged

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