seadog

Noun

seadog (plural seadogs)

1. A sailor accustomed to the sea.
   • The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it.
   • The two admiral-ambassadors were themselves two worlds apart. Kirk, now deceased, remained very much a seadog in both speech and mannerism. He was curt and seldom smiled, while Wright, a bit hard of hearing, was always courteous.1983, James C. H. Shen, “Rejoining the Government”, in Robert Myers, editor, The U.S. & Free China: How the U.S. Sold Out Its Ally, Washington, D.C.: Acropolis Books Ltd., →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 30

   Synonyms:

   old salt, salty dog, water dog

2. A pirate.
3. (Scotland, archaic) A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal)
4. A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
5. (informal) Synonym of sea puppy.
   • Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)2023 June 6, Gladu, Sarah, Coastal Rivers

   Synonyms:

   sea puppy

6. A dogfish.
7. (uncommon) An omen of bad luck.
8. (uncommon) A white-topped wave in an estuary.
9. (uncommon) A fogbow, as seen by mariners.