sea fox

noun

1. thresher ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea fox¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

They are the Tarpon, the Falcon, the Sea Fox, and the Octopus.

From The Daily Beast

I must tell you about one of these escapes, in which Captain Jones showed himself a very sharp sea-fox.

From Project Gutenberg

Had these good people been still more watchful they would have seen the Sea Fox spread her sails and depart before dawn.

From Project Gutenberg

On these occasions, it is needless to say, no liquor was found on board the Sea Fox.

From Project Gutenberg

A bell jangled in the bowels of the Sea Fox, her great screw churned the water and she shot out from the Retriever.

From Project Gutenberg