bilging

Meanings

• The act of filling a ship's hold beyond its maximum capacity.

  - "The ship was bilging with cargo as it sailed towards its destination."

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Rhymes

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barging , largeling , bargaining , arranging , caring , sharing , sparing , repairing , repairing , restoring , renovating , constructing , building

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Homophones

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1. Bilge () : The space within the sides of a ship's hull, between the keel and the upper side of the hull. It is the lowest part of the ship, and it is used to collect water, oil, and other waste materials that accumulate in the lower part of the ship.
   

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Variants

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bilge , bilged , bilges , bilging

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Bilge pump", "definition"=>"A mechanical device used on ships to remove water that accumulates in the bilge. It typically consists of a suction pump that is connected to the ship's bilge and a discharge pipe that leads to the outside of the ship. Bilge pumps are essential for maintaining the safety and stability of a ship, as they help to prevent the accumulation of water in the bilge, which can lead to flooding and instability.", "synonyms"=>["Bilge water pump", "Bilge dewatering pump", "Bilge suction pump", "Bilge drainage pump", "Bilge bilgewater pump"]}

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'belgan', which meant 'to swell or bulge out'. This term was later adopted into maritime English to describe the act of filling a ship's hold beyond its maximum capacity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bilge water:

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Culture

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In maritime culture, the term 'bilging' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is behaving in an excessive, wasteful, or self-destructive manner, particularly in relation to the consumption of alcohol or other substances.

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