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leak vs bilge

bilge vs leak

leak and bilge both are nouns.

leak and bilge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leak Yes No Yes No
bilge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bilge is a hyponym of leak; that is, bilge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leak:
  • leak: have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
  • bilge: take in water at the bilge
Other hyponyms of leak include take in water.
leak (noun) bilge (noun)
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
the discharge of a fluid from some container water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
a euphemism for urination
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
leak (verb) bilge (verb)
have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out take in water at the bilge
enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure cause to leak
tell anonymously
be leaked
Difference between leak and bilge

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