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Definitions from the WebBilge PumpDefinitionA bilge pump is a mechanical device used to pump out water from the lowest part of a ship's hull, known as the bilge. SensesNoun - Marine EngineeringIn the context of marine engineering, a bilge pump refers to a water pump specifically designed for removing excess water from the bilge of a boat or ship. Example sentence: The crew activated the powerful bilge pump to clear the water that had accumulated in the ship's hull. Related Amazon search: Bilge Pump Noun - SlangInformally, the term "bilge pump" is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a person who is tasked with removing or dealing with unwanted, nonsensical, or meaningless information or situations. Example sentence: As the editor, it was his responsibility to act as the bilge pump, filtering out all the unnecessary and irrelevant content from the article. Verb - SlangIn slang usage, "bilge pump" can be used as a verb meaning to remove or eliminate undesirable or nonsensical elements. Example sentence: The marketing team decided to bilge pump all the outdated slogans and focus on fresh and innovative taglines. Note: The slang senses of "bilge pump" are not commonly used and are more limited to specific contexts. Related Amazon search: Metaphorical Bilge Pump | ||||
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