Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat: Naval Slang and Its Everyday Usage by Robson, Martin

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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."