bilges (Meaning)

Wordnet

bilges (n)

in a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side

bilges Sentence Examples

  1. The crew descended into the dark bilges of the ship to inspect for leaks.
  2. Rats scurried through the narrow passages of the bilges, seeking refuge from the bustling deck.
  3. A foul stench emanated from the bilges, a mixture of seawater and decay.
  4. Seafarers often dread the task of cleaning the bilges due to the unpleasant conditions.
  5. The bilges provided a hiding place for contraband goods during smuggling operations.
  6. Engineers reinforced the hull near the bilges to withstand the pressure of heavy seas.
  7. Crew members joked about the "bilge rats," a term used affectionately for those who frequented the lower decks.
  8. The bilges were teeming with marine life, attracted by the nutrients in the stagnant water.
  9. The bilges required constant attention to prevent corrosion and maintain the ship's integrity.
  10. Water sloshed in the bilges as the ship pitched and rolled in the rough ocean waves.

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The crew descended into the dark bilges of the ship to inspect for leaks.

Rats scurried through the narrow passages of the bilges, seeking refuge from the bustling deck.

A foul stench emanated from the bilges, a mixture of seawater and decay.

Seafarers often dread the task of cleaning the bilges due to the unpleasant conditions.