Bilge Definition

bilge
noun
  1. water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
  2. where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
verb
  1. cause to leak; "the collision bilged the vessel"
  2. take in water at the bilge; "the tanker bilged"

"Bilge" in song lyrics

See how bilge is used in real songs:

  • "mary j bilge"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lyrics to one with u2 and mary j. bilge"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bargin bilge"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bilge"

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