Bilge

Definitions

1. The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
   countable, uncountable
2. The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
   countable, uncountable
3. The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.
   uncountable
4. Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.
   slang, uncountable
5. The bulging part of a barrel or cask.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“talk⟳ bilge”

“complete⟳ bilge”

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

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