Davy Jones's locker

noun

Definition of Davy Jones's lockernext
as in high seas

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  1. basin
  2. blue water
  3. depths
  4. sea
Noun
  • Moving too much water from a basin can negatively affect downstream environments, which is why large transfers need state review before approval.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Experts say the Teesta River basin, where the hydropower project is being built, lies in a seismically active region marked by young, fragile rock formations riddled with fractures and underground pockets that can trap ancient gases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of basin
Noun
  • Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.
    — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • An idyllic Hawaiian backdrop could be seen behind her, framing her bikini photo with bright blue water, palm trees, lush greenery, and white sand.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of blue water
Noun
  • Robb is set to play Smith’s young partner in the film as the two detectives enter the depths of a supermax prison to solve a mysterious murder.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Besides the currents and the depths, people can catch a foot between the rocks, snag their clothes on a branch or lose their balance on slippery algae.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of depths
Noun
  • Tehran has provided the group with sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones), according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Buildings had been constructed between the mountains and the sea.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
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