bilge pump (Meaning)
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bilge pump (n)
a pump to remove bilgewater
Synonyms & Antonyms of bilge pump
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bilge pump Sentence Examples
- The bilge pump activated automatically as water seeped into the lower compartments of the boat.
- The crew relied on the bilge pump to keep the ship afloat during the storm.
- Regular maintenance of the bilge pump is essential for ensuring its proper functioning.
- The bilge pump's powerful suction efficiently removed water from the flooded engine room.
- A faulty bilge pump can quickly lead to the sinking of a vessel if not addressed promptly.
- Sailors monitored the bilge pump's activity closely to gauge the rate of water ingress.
- Engineers upgraded the ship's bilge pump to a more robust model to handle increased capacity.
- The captain instructed the crew to check the bilge pump regularly during the long voyage.
- Without the bilge pump, the ship would have been at risk of being swamped by the heavy rain.
- The bilge pump's alarm sounded, signaling a malfunction that required immediate attention.
FAQs About the word bilge pump
a pump to remove bilgewater
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The bilge pump activated automatically as water seeped into the lower compartments of the boat.
The crew relied on the bilge pump to keep the ship afloat during the storm.
Regular maintenance of the bilge pump is essential for ensuring its proper functioning.
The bilge pump's powerful suction efficiently removed water from the flooded engine room.
