Bilging: meaning, definitions and examples
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bilging
[ หbษชl.dสษชล ]
nautical term
Bilging refers to the process of water entering the bilge of a ship, which is the lowest compartment of the vessel where the sides meet the bottom. This area is prone to accumulating water, which can result from leaks, waves, or poor sealing. Effective bilging is critical for maintaining the buoyancy and balance of a ship.
Synonyms
flooding, inundation, water accumulation.
Examples of usage
- Water started bilging into the compartment during the storm.
- The crew was busy pumping out the bilging water.
- We need to check for any leaks that could cause bilging.
- Regular maintenance can prevent unexpected bilging.
Translations
Translations of the word "bilging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bilgamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคเคผเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bilgen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bilging
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปะถัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ bilging
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใธใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท bilge
๐ช๐ธ bilge
๐น๐ท bilge
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฌููู
๐จ๐ฟ bilging
๐ธ๐ฐ bilging
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑๅบๆฐดๆๆพ
๐ธ๐ฎ bilging
๐ฎ๐ธ bilging
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปะถะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฏแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bilging
๐ฒ๐ฝ bilging
Etymology
The term 'bilge' originates from the Old English word 'bylgian', meaning 'to swell' or 'to boil up', and has been used in maritime contexts for centuries. Historically, the bilge was a concern for sailors as it accumulated water, waste, and other unwanted materials in the bottom of a ship. This area is crucial for the ship's structural integrity and safety, hence the development of various bilging techniques and pumps over time. The evolution of ship design and technology has also influenced the management of bilging, making it a focal point for maintaining seaworthiness and operational efficiency in naval engineering.