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sea dog

noun

Definition of sea dog

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel the tale of a grizzled old sea dog who sets out for one last voyage

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Recent Examples of sea dog On the inaugural voyage in May 2022, the passenger list included everyone from experienced, 40-cruises-under-their-belts sea dogs to first-timers; birthday-party groups to singletons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 Paternoster Row stands a few blocks away from the Old Bailey courts and Newgate Prison, where so many sea dogs were dragged in chains, tried and sentenced to death. — 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

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The goal, according to the museum, is to tell the story of Buffett not simply as a musician, but as a sailor, pilot, author, entrepreneur, adventurer, philanthropist and storyteller.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Officials advise sailors not to use deterrent measures that could kill, injure or disturb the cetaceans.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sailor

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Spanish authorities have issued recommendations for mariners intended to reduce risks to both the animals and people aboard vessels.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
The terrain is varied, both spiritual and physical, and seems to cover land and sea, thanks to Current 93’s mariner-like contributions.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mariner

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Allison Espeseth is Director of Covering Wisconsin, which is Wisconsin’s navigator program and a part of University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension.

— Rebecca Myerson, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026
Supporters of the theory believe that Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan became stranded on the remote island after failing to reach Howland Island — possibly dying as castaways.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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