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shore leave

 

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Noun shore leave has 1 sense
  1. shore leave, liberty - leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
    --1 is a kind of leave, leave of absence

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Term: Shore Leave

Definition:

Shore leave refers to the period of time when a ship's crew is given permission to go ashore and enjoy a temporary break from their duties.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A period of authorized time off granted to sailors or navy personnel to spend on land.
2. A temporary recreational break for individuals serving on a ship.

Usages:

1. Sailors eagerly awaited their shore leave after being at sea for months.
2. The captain announced that the crew would have a much-needed shore leave in the next port of call.

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