cork jacket

Example Sentences

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Each man wore a cork jacket, but in spite of their encumbrances they were marvellously active.

From Stories of Inventors The Adventures of Inventors and Engineers by Doubleday, Russell

Dave sadly laid down the cork jacket and went out.

From Cowboy Dave by Webster, Frank V.

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

Now that the work of the day was over Dave's mind went back to the scene of the morning, when he had handled his baby garments and the cork jacket.

From Cowboy Dave by Webster, Frank V.

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