bilge
/bɪld͡ʒ/ noun C2- The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
- The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
- The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.
- Stupid talk or writing; nonsense. · talk bilge· complete bilge
- The bulging part of a barrel or cask.
Plural bilges
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