A hull which is curved or rounded (as opposed to angular or stepped); frequently attributive, especially designating such a hull or a boat built with one.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Reports of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.
Definition of round bilge in US English:
round bilge
noun
A hull which is curved or rounded (as opposed to angular or stepped); frequently attributive, especially designating such a hull or a boat built with one.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Reports of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.