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BILGE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Bilge.

How to pronounce bilge:

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Bilge - as a noun

Water accumulated in the bilge of a ship

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bilge water

Where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bottom10underside11undersurface18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bilge - as a verb

Cause to leak

Example: "The collision bilged the vessel"

Take in water at the bilge

Example: "The tanker bilged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take in water

Example Sentences

"The bilge of the ship was filled with dirty water."
"The smell of bilge was overwhelming in the engine room."
"The sailor had to pump out the bilge to keep the ship afloat."
"After a storm, debris collected in the bilge of the yacht."
"The bilge water was contaminated with oil and needed to be disposed of properly."
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Word Game Points

Is BILGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bilge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BILGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BILGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bilge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BILGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BILGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bilge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BILGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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