Pilot Biscuit (Noun)
Meaning
Very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The captain rummaged through the old chest, searching for a pilot biscuit to remind him of his days at sea.
- The historic reenactment group used pilot biscuits as part of their authentic sailor costumes and props.
- During the 19th century, pilot biscuits were a staple in the diets of sailors on long voyages due to their long shelf life.
- After months of eating nothing but salted meats and pilot biscuits, the crew was thrilled to catch a few fresh fish for dinner.
- The museum exhibit featured a pilot biscuit as an example of the hard, dry foods that sailors used to eat on long voyages.