The story
A metaphor alluding to the boatswain's pipe, which calls to duty.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
pipe the eye
Today it means: To weep. Full definition →
Today it means: To weep. Full definition →
A metaphor alluding to the boatswain's pipe, which calls to duty.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.