ditty-box Synonyms
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ditty-box Meaning
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ditty-box (n.)
A small box to hold a sailor's thread, needless, comb, etc.
ditty-box Sentence Examples
- The ditty-box, crafted from seasoned oak, was a prized possession of the seafaring captain.
- Stowaways often hid in the ditty-box while evading detection during the voyage.
- Seashells, shark teeth, and pieces of eight filled the compartments of the ditty-box, telling tales of the vast oceans.
- The ditty-box held a treasure trove of personal items and maritime memorabilia dear to the heart of the sailor.
- During the long and monotonous night watches, the old sailor would delve into his ditty-box, reminiscing about his adventures.
- The ditty-box, a microcosm of the ship, contained everything a sailor needed for survival and comfort on the high seas.
- The salty air had imbued the ditty-box with a distinct aroma, a blend of sea brine and tar.
- The carpenter meticulously repaired the broken lid of the ditty-box, his gnarled hands moving with practiced precision.
- The ship's cat made itself comfortable inside the ditty-box, curling up amidst the sailor's belongings.
- The ditty-box held the hopes, dreams, and memories of the mariner who traversed the vast and unforgiving seas.
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A small box to hold a sailor's thread, needless, comb, etc.
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The ditty-box, crafted from seasoned oak, was a prized possession of the seafaring captain.
Stowaways often hid in the ditty-box while evading detection during the voyage.
Seashells, shark teeth, and pieces of eight filled the compartments of the ditty-box, telling tales of the vast oceans.
The ditty-box held a treasure trove of personal items and maritime memorabilia dear to the heart of the sailor.
