seadog
nounEtymology From sea + dog.
9 senses
1
A sailor accustomed to the sea.
- The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it.
- The two admiral-ambassadors were themselves two worlds apart. Kirk, now deceased, remained very much a seadog in both speech and mannerism. He was curt and seldom smiled, while Wright, a bit hard of hearing, was always courteous.1983, James C. H. Shen, “Rejoining the Government”, in Robert Myers, editor, The U.S. & Free China: How the U.S. Sold Out Its Ally, Washington, D.C.: Acropolis Books Ltd., →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 30:
2
A pirate.
4
Government, Heraldry, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Monarchy, Nobility, Politics A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
5
Informal Synonym of sea puppy.
- Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)2023 June 6, Gladu, Sarah, Coastal Rivers:
6
A dogfish.
7
Uncommon An omen of bad luck.
8
Uncommon A white-topped wave in an estuary.
9
Uncommon A fogbow, as seen by mariners.