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sea chest

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sea chest
n.
A box or trunk suitable for use by a sailor to store personal property.
sea chest
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) a usually large firm chest used by a sailor for storing personal property
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Noun1.sea chest - a sailor's storage chest for personal propertysea chest - a sailor's storage chest for personal property
chest - box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
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A great sea chest stood open in the center, and allround upon the carpet were little piles of jerseys, oil-skins, books, sextant boxes, instruments, and sea-boots.
Beyond the City by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
The negro servant was summoned, and shortly afterwards was seen assisting the veteran to lug the ponderous sea chest downstairs.
Adventure of the Black Fisherman by Irving, Washington View in context
There, said the landlord, placing the candle on a crazy old sea chest that did double duty as a wash-stand and centre table; there, make yourself comfortable now, and good night to ye.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
 
 
 
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