bilge

[bilj]

bilge Definition

• 1. the area at the bottom of a ship's hull where water collects
• 2. nonsense or foolish talk

Using bilge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bilge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bilge was full of water and needed to be pumped out.

• Example

  He was talking bilge about the economy.

• Example

  I don't want to hear any more of your bilge.

bilge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bilge

• nonsense
• rubbish
• balderdash
• drivel
• gibberish

Phrases with bilge

• bilge pump

  a pump used to remove water from the bilge of a ship

  Example

  The bilge pump was broken, so they had to use buckets to remove the water.

• bilge water

  water that collects in the bilge of a ship

  Example

  The bilge water was dirty and smelled bad.

• bilge keel

  a keel fitted to the bilge of a ship to reduce rolling

  Example

  The bilge keel helped to stabilize the ship in rough seas.

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Summary: bilge in Brief

The term 'bilge' [bilj] refers to two distinct concepts. First, it is the area at the bottom of a ship's hull where water collects. Second, it means nonsense or foolish talk. Examples include 'The bilge was full of water and needed to be pumped out.' and 'He was talking bilge about the economy.'