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bilge

/bɪldʒ/
noun
  1. The lowest part inside a ship's hull, where water collects and often becomes dirty and smelly.
    • A foul smell came from the bilge after weeks at sea without cleaning.
    • The crew had to pump out the bilge to keep the ship from taking on too much water.
    • The mechanic checked the bilge for leaks before the boat set sail.
  2. Nonsense or worthless talk; rubbish.
    • Don't listen to his bilge; he doesn't know what he's talking about.
    • The article was full of bilge about conspiracy theories.
    • I've had enough of your bilge — just give me the facts.
Synonyms
rubbishnonsense
verb
  1. To bulge or swell outward, especially of a ship's hull or a container.
    • If the tank bilges, we'll need to replace it immediately.
    • The ship's side bilged under the pressure of the ice.
    • The old barrel began to bilge after being left in the sun too long.
Synonyms
bulgeswell
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