seadogs
nounUK /ˈsiːdɒɡz/
US /ˈsiːdɔːɡz/
Seadogs are sailors who have spent a lot of time on ships and the ocean.
The old seadogs told stories about storms and faraway islands.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Experienced sailors known for their skill and toughness.
The crew respected the seadogs who had crossed the Atlantic many times.
3. Pirates or sea robbers in old stories.
In the tale, seadogs raided ships along the coast.
4. A nickname for people who love the sea and sailing.
My grandparents are real seadogs and spend every summer on their boat.