Bilge (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to leak; "the collision bilged the vessel".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The storm damaged the hull and bilged the ship, needing extensive repairs.
- The accident bilged the cargo vessel and thousands of gallons of oil spilled into the ocean.
- Moisture and rust combined to bilge the old submarine, putting an end to its diving days.
- Days without proper maintenance can often bilge a ship by springing multiple leaks.
- A collision with an iceberg might have bilged the Titanic earlier in its ill-fated voyage.
Meaning 2
Take in water at the bilge; "the tanker bilged".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The cargo ship bilged during the storm due to the damaged hull.
- After the collision, the vessel started to bilge, requiring immediate repairs.
- During rough seas, the old freighter bilged and risked total loss.
- The tanker bilged, releasing thousands of gallons of crude oil into the environment.
- The ship's hull was breached, causing it to bilge and putting everyone on board in danger.