Definition of "bilge" in English

noun

1. (nautical) The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.

2. (nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.

3. (uncountable) The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.

4. (slang, uncountable) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

   • talk bilge
   • complete bilge

5. The bulging part of a barrel or cask.

verb

1. (nautical, intransitive) To spring a leak in the bilge.

2. (intransitive) To bulge or swell.

3. (nautical, transitive) To break open the bilge(s) of.