Definitions

1. noun

The lowest part of a ship or boat, especially the space between the hull and the deck, where water collects.

“The sailors had to bail out the water from the bilge after the ship took on water.”

2. noun

A reservoir or tank for storing liquid, especially water, in a ship, boat, or other vehicle.

“The bilge was used to collect and store rainwater during the journey.”

3. verb

To remove liquid, especially water, from a ship, boat, or other vehicle, especially by pumping it out.

“The crew had to bilge the water from the ship after the storm.”