bluejacket
Example Sentences
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A U.S. bluejacket staggered through the thick odor and the rude sounds of the old port of Naples.
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
The President tapped the bluejacket on the shoulder and asked: "Where did you get all those battle stars, sailor?"
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 dark form of a bluejacket clambered up the twisted bridge-ladder, and, crossing to where Sefton stood, touched his shoulder.
From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
