bilge

IPA(Pronunciation)

/bɪld͡ʒ/

Noun

countable uncountable slang

(nautical) The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides. / (nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.

Japanese Meaning

船底部；船体の底部、主に水が溜まる内側の低い部分 / 船底と側面との接合部を形成する丸みを帯びた部分

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The diver inspected the bilge for signs of corrosion after the storm.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ダイバーは嵐の後、船底と舷側の間にある丸みを帯びた部分を腐食の兆候がないか点検した。

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Sense（1）

(nautical) The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.

Sense（2）

(nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.

Sense（3）

(uncountable) The water accumulated in the bilge, the bilge water.

Sense（4）

(slang, uncountable) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

The whole thing is the most absolute bilge and a disgrace to our legislature.

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Sense（5）

The bulging part of a barrel or cask.

bilges

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