Nautical Slang

noun a firm grip or grasp

verb to grip or grasp firmly

adjective firmly secured in place

adverb in a secure or unyielding manner

• In times of uncertainty, it is important to hold fast to your principles.
• When things get tough, just hold fast and keep pushing through.
• Dude, you gotta hold fast and not let anyone bring you down.
• She held fast to her dreams, refusing to let anyone deter her from achieving them.

noun a slang term for a British person, often used by Americans

adjective relating to or characteristic of British people

• The limey was originally used as a derogatory term for British sailors in the 19th century.
• My friend from London is always joking about being a limey.
• I can't believe that limey cut me off in traffic!
• His personality is so sour, he's like a limey sometimes.

noun a breed of dog known for its love of the water

• The sea dog navigated the ship through treacherous waters with expert skill.
• My uncle is a retired sea dog who spent his whole life at sea.
• I heard that old sea dog has some wild stories from his days on the ocean.
• After years of fishing, he had become a true sea dog, always at home on the water.