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take in water

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb take in water has 1 sense
  1. bilge, take in water - take in water at the bilge; "the tanker bilged"
    --1 is one way to leak
    Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Take in Water

Description:

Take in water is an idiomatic expression used to describe the act of a boat or a ship starting to fill with water, usually due to a leak or damage to the hull.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb phrase

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Definition: To allow water to enter a boat or ship, often resulting in flooding or sinking.

Example Sentence: The ship hit an iceberg and began to take in water rapidly.

Related Products: Life Jackets, Marine Repair Kit

Sense 2:

Definition: To absorb or soak up water, especially referring to an object or material.

Example Sentence: The sponge effectively takes in water and keeps surfaces clean.

Related Products: Sponges, Mops

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