sea fox

noun

1. thresher ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea fox¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

A bit farther down the beach, resident Greg Hunter was stationed by his 22-foot Sea Fox, which appeared to have floated a couple hundred feet from its anchor spot in the channel, washing onto the sand.

From Washington Post

Around 6:55 a.m. on Sept. 29, the teenager was attacked at sea, Fox 5 reports.

From Fox News

“I remember thinking to myself, I can’t be the only person who would love to run a bookshop by the sea,” Fox told me.

From Seattle Times

“I remember thinking to myself, I can’t be the only person who would love to run a bookshop by the sea,” Fox told me.

From New York Times

Crews marked their 21-foot Sea Fox with a locating beacon and will salvage it Friday.

From Washington Times