intransitive verb
Definition: To swell or bulge, often referring to a part of a ship that collects water.
Example: The old boat began to bilge after hitting a rock.
noun
Definition: The area at the bottom of a ship's hull where water collects, or the water itself. It can also refer to nonsense or foolish talk.
Example: After the storm, the crew had to pump out the bilge to keep the ship afloat.
transitive verb
Definition: To break open the bottom part of a ship where water collects.
Example: The crew had to bilge the ship to remove the accumulated water.