sea dog

noun

Definition of sea dog

: a veteran sailor

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the tale of a grizzled old sea dog who sets out for one last voyage

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While even the saltiest of sea dogs are prone to bouts of illness aboard cruise ships, Maryland vacationers may take comfort in knowing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closely monitors health standards on commercial ships. — Lillian Reed, baltimoresun.com, "How many passengers got sick on cruises leaving Baltimore? The CDC has an answer for that and more.," 13 June 2019 Delaney emerged from prison an emaciated version of the sea dog who had entered the war. — Ray Locker, USA TODAY, "Gripping 'The Unknowns' follows WWI heroes who buried the Unknown Soldier," 21 May 2018

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sea dog

noun

old-fashioned + literary : an experienced sailor