bilgewater

noun

bilge·​wa·​ter ˈbilj-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce bilgewater (audio)
-ˌwä-
: water that collects in the bilge of a ship

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bilgewater was in 1698

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“Bilgewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilgewater. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bilge water

noun
: water that collects in a ship's bilge
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