sea stores

plural noun

: supplies (as of foodstuffs) laid in before starting on a sea voyage

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These readings help oceanographers determine how the upper portion of the sea stores heat and moves that heat around, which plays into discussions about global climate change. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2010

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1659, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sea stores was in 1659

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“Sea stores.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20stores. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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