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Definition of Bilges
1. Noun. In a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side.
Definition of Bilges
1. Noun. (plural of bilge) ¹
2. Verb. (third-person singular of bilge) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bilges
1. bilge [v] - See also: bilge
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bilges
Literary usage of Bilges
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Naval Hygiene by James Duncan Gatewood (1909)
"The bilge is divided into starboard and port bilges by the longitudinal water-tight
... The bilges are thus designated, in accordance with location, ..."
2. Outlines of naval hygiene by John Denis Macdonald (1881)
"SECTION A.—The Treatment of bilges and Bilge Effluvia. When a ship is newly
commissioned, the bilges usually present a deceptive appearance of cleanliness, ..."
3. The Record of the United States Naval Institute by United States Naval Institute (1875)
"... ANNAPOLIS, OCTOBER 12,1876. Professor CHA'S E. MUNROE in the Chair. The Secretary
read the following paper. HYGIENIC NOTES ON SHIPS' bilges. ..."
4. Modern Engineering Practice: A Reference Library by American School (Chicago, Ill.) (1906)
"bilges. The bilge pumps should be at work constantly while the vessel is steaming,
so that water will not accumulate in the bilges or crank pits. ..."
5. Engine-room Practice; a Handbook for the Royal Navy and Mercantile Marine by John George Liversidge (1906)
"Pumping out bilges.—A bilge pump should be kept constantly at work whilst the
ship is steaming to pump out the bilges and crank pits. ..."
6. Cyclopedia of Engineering: A General Reference Work on Steam Boilers, Pumps edited by Louis Derr (1909)
"bilges. The bilge pumps should be at work constantly while the vessel is steaming,
so that water will not accumulate in the bilges or crank pits. ..."
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