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Bilges
- noun - cause to leak; "the collision bilged the vessel"
- in a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side
- nonsense, rubbish
- take in water at the bilge; "the tanker bilged"
- water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
- where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
Bilked
- verb - cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
- escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
- evade payment to; "He bilked his creditors"
- hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
Billed
- verb - advertise especially by posters or placards; "He was billed as the greatest tenor since Caruso"
- demand payment; "Will I get charged for this service?"; "We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights"
- having a beak or bill as specified; "a thick-billed bird"; "a long-billed cap"
- publicize or announce by placards
Billet
- noun - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
- a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"
- lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)
- provide housing for (military personnel)
- Small pieces of wood.
Bolden
- - To make bold; to encourage; to embolden.
Bolted
- verb - eat hastily without proper chewing; "Don't bolt your food!"
- leave suddenly and as if in a hurry; "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"
- make or roll into bolts; "bolt fabric"
- move or jump suddenly; "She bolted from her seat"
- run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"
- secure or lock with a bolt; "bolt the door"
- swallow hastily
Bolter
- - One who bolts; esp.: (a) A horse which starts suddenly aside. (b) A man who breaks away from his party.