sea legs
plural noun
Definition of sea legs
: bodily adjustment to the motion of a ship indicated especially by ability to walk steadily and by freedom from seasickness
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First Known Use of sea legs
1712
SEA LEGS Defined for English Language Learners
sea legs
noun
Definition of sea legs for English Language Learners
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: the ability to walk steadily and not feel sick while traveling on a boat or ship
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