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Book Synopsis: As the crow flies", "chunder", "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey", "three sheets to the wind" - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing. But how many landlubbers know that they derive from naval slang or know what the phrase originally referred to? The navy has helped to shape modern society. The navy is famous for its traditions, quirks and nuances. It is distinctly different to wider society and nowhere is this more evident than in language. The naval community once had its own language, incomprehensible to anyone who was not a sailor, which described and explained his unique world. But on shore leave these men introduced their language to the populations of bustling ports and harbours and the usage slowly spread inland. Today through the mediums of film, television and music, naval slang has been brought to the wider public and has become fully integrated into the English language to point where many phrases are used by people who have no concept of their meaning. Presenting terminology thematically, this book provides a compilation of naval slang throughout the world, from terms relating to ship-handling and seamanship through to food and drink, discipline and insults. The text is further enhanced with original black line drawings that illustrate certain technical terms, such as "splice the mainbrace".
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Looking to add some spice to your everyday conversations? Dive into the fascinating world of naval slang with our book, "Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat: Naval Slang and its Everyday Usage". This captivating read will take you on a journey through the rich history and unique language of the navy. From phrases like "as the crow flies" to "chunder", you'll discover how these terms originated from naval slang and have now become an integral part of the English language.
Uncover the secrets of a hidden world as you explore the traditions, quirks, and nuances of the naval community. Our book delves into the language once exclusively spoken by sailors, which quickly spread to ports and harbors as they shared it with the local populations. Today, these phrases have become so ingrained in our culture that you'll find people using them without even realizing their origins.
Organized thematically, our book presents a compilation of naval slang from around the world. Learn about ship-handling and seamanship terms, as well as those related to food and drink, discipline, and insults. With original black line drawings illustrating technical terms, such as "splice the mainbrace", you'll gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating language.
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