sea bag

noun

sea bag

a canvas bag, closed by a line threaded through grommets at the top, used by a seaman for his belongings

Origin of sea bag¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Sure enough there was a sea-bag, about six feet long, stuffed full—the draw-string tightly closing the mouth.

Yes, it was left in his sea bag, when he came home from the Marine Corps.

This is a book of Christmas carols Exhibit 269 that was also found in Lee's sea bag.

Bill took the sea bag from her and tossed it on to the dock.

At last he joined her and lifted the sea bag over his shoulder.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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