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Bilges

noun
1.
In a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side.


Bilge

noun
1.
Water accumulated in the bilge of a ship.  Synonym: bilge water.
2.
Where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom.
verb
(past & past part. bilged; pres. part. bilging)
1.
Cause to leak.
2.
Take in water at the bilge.  Synonym: take in water.



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"Bilges" Quotes from Famous Books



... their share of the scrubbing. In the forenoon the living-spaces were thoroughly cleaned, holes and corners were searched, and while the tub and scrubber held sway the deck became a 'snipe marsh.' At this time the holds also were cleared up, the bilges pumped out, the upper deck was 'squared up,' and a fresh layer of clean snow was sprinkled over that which had been soiled by the traffic of the week. Then a free afternoon for all hands followed, and after dinner in the wardroom the toast was ...
— The Voyages of Captain Scott - Retold from 'The Voyage of the "Discovery"' and 'Scott's - Last Expedition' • Charles Turley


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