sea chest

English

Noun

sea chest (plural sea chests)

  1. (nautical) A common name for what is formally called a seaman's chest. A box or case which is used to store a sailor's property.
  2. (nautical) A recess in the hull of a ship. Usually rectangular or cylindrical in shape.
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