pickle boat

The term "pickle boat" originates from both sailing and rowing, referring to the last or leftover boat in various contexts.

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Definition

(informal)A crew formed from rowers not selected for primary teams, often seen as a mixed-skill group.

The pickle boat was made up of rowers from different clubs who didn't make the main teams.

(informal)The last vessel to complete a race or return to the dock, sometimes associated with preserving the catch.

After a long day at sea, the pickle boat was the last to dock, securing its haul.

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pickle boat":