sea bag

noun

1. a tubular canvas bag closed by a drawstring, used by a sailor for gear.

sea bag

noun

1. a canvas bag, closed by a line threaded through grommets at the top, used by a seaman for his belongings

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea bag¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Sure enough there was a sea-bag, about six feet long, stuffed full—the draw-string tightly closing the mouth.

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Yes, it was left in his sea bag, when he came home from the Marine Corps.

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This is a book of Christmas carols Exhibit 269 that was also found in Lee's sea bag.

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Bill took the sea bag from her and tossed it on to the dock.

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At last he joined her and lifted the sea bag over his shoulder.

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