old salt

• Umgangssprachlicher Begriff für einen erfahrenen, wettergegerbten Seemann, der viele Jahre auf See verbracht hat und über großes nautisches Wissen verfügt.

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.

   Alter Seebär

   • 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.