as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
an old salt who taught me everything I know about sailing and the sea
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as in to mix
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Little Mason Jar Salt and Pepper Shakers Aside from being downright adorable, reviewers rave about these salt and pepper shakers for their attention to detail, including thick ceramic construction, two size options, and a variety of soft color choices.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
David Trainer, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Sep. 2024
When preparing this recipe, the most important step is salting the produce before assembling the galette.
—Becca Jacobs, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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Noun
It’s studded with pink salt particles that gently remove buildup, skin cells, and impurities.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Little Mason Jar Salt and Pepper Shakers Aside from being downright adorable, reviewers rave about these salt and pepper shakers for their attention to detail, including thick ceramic construction, two size options, and a variety of soft color choices.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Adjective
After accounting for taxes and depreciation, depletion, and amortization costs, the company estimates its forward breakeven level of its pre-salt operations to be ~$20/barrel.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
Verb
Football coaches love having a power player who can salt the game away on the ground with a late lead.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Sep. 2024
When preparing this recipe, the most important step is salting the produce before assembling the galette.
—Becca Jacobs, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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“Salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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