The well or sink of a ship, where bilge water collects and is pumped out; (figurative) a ‘sink’ of vice, filth, corruption, etc. Obsolete.
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| 释义 | society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > parts of vessels > body of vessel > bottom or part under water > [noun] > hold > lowest part where water collects (4) pump1531 The well or sink of a ship, where bilge water collects and is pumped out; (figurative) a ‘sink’ of vice, filth, corruption, etc. Obsolete. sink1611 The well (well, n.1 8a) of a ship. Obsolete. pump well1749 A casing or compartment in a ship in which the pumps work; the well (well, n.1 8a) of a vessel. well-room1765 Nautical. A compartment in the bottom of a boat or ship housing pumps or suction pipes, in which bilge water collects; = well, n.1 8a. |
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