ditty-box
Definition
Noun: A small box or bag used by sailors or fishermen to store personal belongings, trinkets, or small tools. It is typically a portable container for miscellaneous items.
Usage Examples
- (A small container for personal effects.)
- (A bag or box for odds and ends.)
Advanced Usage
- "to have a tidy ditty-box": a nautical expression meaning to be well-organized with one's personal belongings.
- The old captain insisted every crew member keep a tidy ditty-box before inspection. (Maintain orderly storage of personal items.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ditty-bag (n): a bag, often cloth, used for the same purpose as a ditty-box.
- She sewed a new ditty-bag for her father's fishing trips. (A cloth bag for personal items.)
Synonyms
- Sea bag: a bag used by sailors for clothing and personal items.
- Knapsack: a bag carried on the back, but less specific to nautical use.
- Trinket box: a small container for small valuables or decorations.
Related Idioms
- "Ditty-box and ditty-bag": a paired phrase referring to a sailor's complete set of personal storage.
- He packed his ditty-box and ditty-bag for the long voyage. (Both containers for personal effects.)