bilge in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for bilge in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

I.bilge [Brit bɪldʒ, Am bɪldʒ] N

II.bilge [Brit bɪldʒ, Am bɪldʒ] VB intr

bilge block [ˈbɪldʒˌblɒk] N NAUT

bilge ways [ˈbɪldʒweɪz] N npl NAUT

bilge water [ˈbɪldʒˌwɔːtə(r)] N

bilge keel [Am ˈbɪldʒ ˌkil] N

Translations for bilge in the Italian»English Dictionary (Go to English»Italian)

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Bilge keels on sailing yachts extend below the lowest point of the hull extending slightly outwards.
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As soon as she broached, however, she lost her up-angle, and the thousands of pounds of water in her bilges rushed forward.
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Both ships were equipped with new ballast tanks and bilge pumps.
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Since bilge pumps can fail, use of a backup pump is often advised.
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To prepare the vehicle for water, the driver erects a trim vane and switches on the bilge pumps from within the vehicle.
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The boats were constructed using a round bilge style with mahogany on oak frames.
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Electric bilge pumps are often fitted with float switches which turn on the pump when the bilge fills to a set level.
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For a more permanent fix, the top layer of fibreglass is removed from the bilge and the wood insert is removed.
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The primary pump is normally located at the lowest point of the bilge, while the secondary pump would be located somewhat higher.
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From the hog, the garboard, bottom, bilge, topside and sheer strakes are planked up, held together along their lands by copper rivets.
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