top-hamper
- a variation of tophamper.
Example Sentences
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They could see her settling, see her bumping, see the top-hamper falling about the deck.
From Denis Dent A Novel by Hornung, Ernest W.
“My top-hamper ain’t jest right,” he murmured again.
From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore
I now took my ship actively in hand, and set gangs of mechanics at work to remove her upper cabins, and other top-hamper, preparatory to making the necessary alterations.
From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael
We commenced coaling ship immediately, and making other preparations for battle; as sending down all useless yards and top-hamper, examining the gun equipments, and overhauling the magazine and shell-rooms.
From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael
Ah, Charlie! your scheme, I am afraid, is all top-hamper, and no ballast; wont the enemy give chase?
From An Old Sailor's Yarns by Ames, N. (Nathaniel)
