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bilgewater Definition and Meaning in English (bilgewater definition)

noun
Synonyms:nonsenserubbishdrivel
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Bilgewater definition: Water that collects in the lowest part of a ship's hull, often mixed with oil, refuse, and other impurities.

Definitions of Bilgewater

  1. 1noun

    Water that collects in the lowest part of a ship's hull, often mixed with oil, refuse, and other impurities.

  2. 2noun

    Worthless or nonsensical talk or writing; rubbish.

Example Sentences

“The pump was used to clear the bilgewater from the ship's hull.”

“His speech was nothing but political bilgewater.”

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Bilgewater definition: Water that collects in the lowest part of a ship's hull, often mixed with oil, refuse, and other impurities.
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'Bilgewater' translates to 'bilgewater' in English. Bilgewater definition: Water that collects in the lowest part of a ship's hull, often mixed with oil, refuse, and other impurities.
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