bilge well

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Noun bilge well has 1 sense

bilge well - (nautical) a well where seepage drains to be pumped away
--₁ is a kind of well
--₁ is a part of ship

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Bilge Well

Noun:

1. A receptacle or compartment in the lower part of a ship where the bilge water collects and is removed.

Example sentence:

After a long voyage, the crew members pumped the bilge well to remove the accumulated water.

Noun:

2. A pit or cavity at the lowest point in a boat's hull, where water, oil, or waste collects.

Example sentence:

The mechanic inspected the bilge well for any signs of leakage or contamination.

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