seadog

Definitions

1. A sailor accustomed to the sea.
2. A pirate.
3. A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal)
   Scotland, archaic
4. A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
5. Synonym of sea puppy.
   informal
6. A dogfish.
7. An omen of bad luck.
   uncommon
8. A white-topped wave in an estuary.
   uncommon
9. A fogbow, as seen by mariners.
   uncommon

Equivalents

Examples

“The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest⟳ of the crew were aware of it.”

“The two admiral-ambassadors were themselves two worlds apart. Kirk, now deceased, remained very much a seadog in both speech and mannerism. He was curt and seldom smiled, while Wright, a bit hard of hearing, was always courteous.”

“Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)”

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