sea bag

American  

noun

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

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sea bag British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sea bag

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Andrew Pendracki, told Military.com at the time that underwear was issued to Marines in their initial sea bag and that undergarments were considered personal items to be purchased at the individual’s expense following recruit training.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2022

Ferlinghetti went west in early 1951, landing in San Francisco with a sea bag and little else.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2021

The Lone Sailor’s sea bag bears the initials “WT” — William Thompson.

From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2018

“Yes, I know what it was like to march with a sea bag over my shoulder and march down the dock and wait to board the ship,” he says.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2015

One by one the lad drew out the neatly folded garments from the sea bag, the officers scrutinizing these keenly as they were withdrawn and placed on the floor.

From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee