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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.

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

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