seadog

Plural: seadogs

Noun

• A sailor accustomed to the sea.
• A pirate.
• A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal)
• A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
• A dogfish.
• An omen of bad luck.
• A white-topped wave in an estuary.
• A fogbow, as seen by mariners.

Examples

• "The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it."

Synonyms

old salt, salty dog, water dog

Related Words

seawolf, waterdog