cork jacket
Example Sentences
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A cork jacket could be worn easier when rowing, and I would recommend it, but the thing of first importance is to have the right kind of boats, and know how to handle them.
From The Romance of the Colorado River The Story of its Discovery in 1840, with an Account of the Later Explorations, and with Special Reference to the Voyages of Powell through the Line of the Great Canyons by Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel
He took off his coat and got her into it, binding her cork jacket around.
From Swirling Waters by Rittenberg, Max
Just as a fellow who knew he had a cork jacket under his waistcoat might take pleasure in falling overboard and attracting public attention, without incurring much risk.
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II by Lever, Charles James
And Mr. Maston even did not hesitate to put on a cork jacket to save and find his friends again.
From Topsy-Turvy by Verne, Jules
He drew a deep breath, turned back into his stateroom, and put on a cork jacket.
From The Philistines by Bates, Arlo
