sea chest

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. a fitting in a hull below the water line, for admitting or discharging water.

2. a chest for the personal belongings of a sailor.

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sea chest British  

noun

1. a usually large firm chest used by a sailor for storing personal property

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Etymology

Origin of sea chest

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

A sea chest belonging to John Claypoole had been given to the museum in 2019 by another branch of the family.

From Seattle Times

The crack formed on a spot where two pieces were welded together and was hidden behind a sea chest that houses a fire pump, which is part of an onboard sprinkler system.

From Washington Post

Jemmy saw that the prince was wearing a black cloak and carrying a wicker basket the size of a sea chest.

From Literature

This was almost the first sound Johnny had heard since the tea party started— except only the crash of axes into sea chests, the squeak of hoists, and a few grunted orders.

From Literature

Arete, too, sent maids in waiting after him, one with a laundered great cloak and a tunic, a second balancing the crammed sea chest, a third one bearing loaves and good red wine.

From Literature