salt horse
Historically, 'salt horse' referred to salted meat, especially beef, used by sailors. It also described experienced naval personnel in the UK.
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Definition
C2Historical
(obsolete, sailor's slang, US)Salted meat, especially beef, preserved for long-term storage.
Example
- Sailors often ate salt horse during long voyages to prevent scurvy.
C2Naval
(UK, military)A naval officer or sailor with extensive seafaring experience.
Example
- The captain was a true salt horse, having spent decades at sea.
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