slop chest

noun

A supply of clothing and other items on board a ship, which can be purchased by the seamen.

Meanings

nounslop chest (plural slop chests)

plural slop chests

  1. nauticalA supply of clothing and other items on board a ship, which can be purchased by the seamen.
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