bluejacket
Example Sentences
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The U.S. bluejacket who spoke could make allowances for human curiosity.
From Time Magazine Archive
Cumbersome, inefficient bookkeeping will be replaced by a simple pay-record card to be carried by the bluejacket wherever he goes.
From Time Magazine Archive
Behind her, one catches a glimpse of the entire U. S. Navy, but especially of one roustabout bluejacket to whom Actor George O'Brien has given his first name and a good characterization.
From Time Magazine Archive
The President tapped the bluejacket on the shoulder and asked: "Where did you get all those battle stars, sailor?"
From Time Magazine Archive
The bluejacket stood out on the sparring of the bridge and signalled with his hand-flags.
From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by Bone, David W. (David William)
