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  Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat: Naval Slang and Its Everyday Usage
Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat: Naval Slang and Its Everyday Usage 
Many phrases in common use today, like "as the crow flies" and "three sheets to the wind," originated from naval slang. The writers, musicians, filmmakers, and TV personalities who adopt these phrases increasingly expose the public to the sailor's language, yet few are aware of the original meanings. This is a compilation of naval slang, ranging from terms describing ship handling and seamanship, to food and drink, to discipline and insults. The text is enhanced with original line drawings that illustrate the meaning of such nautical terms as "splice the mainbrace."

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Author

Robson, Martin
Number of Pages

144
Illustrated

illus.
Format

hardcover
Date

2008
ISBN

1591146275
ISBN13

9781591146278
 
Price: $27.95

 

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