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Examples of sea dog in a Sentence
the tale of a grizzled old sea dog who sets out for one last voyage
Recent Examples on the Web
The Collegeville outfit came with the mask of a scowling pirate with an open eye-patch that looked more like a black eye and a sickly green pallor that would shiver the timbers of the saltiest sea dog.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Most sea dogs dreamed of one large prize and melting into polite society.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
Under the black flag Overall, around 4,000 sea dogs plagued the world’s sea lanes during the golden age of piracy.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
So often pirate narratives focus on the adventure, the treasure, or the sea dog himself.
—Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2023
Try the East Lothian seafood chowder and NB sea dog cocktail, made with gin.
—Karen Gardiner, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
During the course of a military career that began at age 12, this indomitable sea dog had lost a leg, an eye and an arm, but gained incomparable understanding of how battles are fought and won.
—Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021
Its rocky coves, secret anchorages and long winding creeks have historically been a haunting ground for seafaring scoundrels and salty sea dogs.
—Alexander Turner, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2020
While even the saltiest of sea dogs are prone to bouts of illness aboard cruise ships, Maryland vacationers may take comfort in knowing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closely monitors health standards on commercial ships.
—Lillian Reed, baltimoresun.com, 13 June 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
1823, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near sea dog
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“Sea dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20dog. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
sea dog
noun
: an experienced sailor
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