old salt

• تعبير غير رسمي عن بحّار متمرس ذي خبرة طويلة في البحر، غالبًا من أمضى سنوات عديدة في الإبحار ويمتلك معرفة واسعة بشؤون البحر.

An informal term for an experienced, seasoned sailor, often one who has spent many years at sea and has a wealth of nautical knowledge.

1. B2informal

   A veteran or highly experienced sailor, often one who has spent many years at sea.

   بحّار عجوز خبير

   • The old salt told us fascinating stories about his voyages.
   • Every harbor town has its share of old salts who remember the days of sailing ships.
   • He was an old salt who could navigate by the stars.