saltchuck

/ˈsɔltˌtʃʌk/
noun
  1. The ocean or sea, especially in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
    • The kids love to swim in the saltchuck during the summer.
    • We took the boat out onto the saltchuck for a day of fishing.
    • Her family has lived near the saltchuck for generations.
  2. A body of salt water, such as a bay, inlet, or strait.
    • The ferry crosses a narrow saltchuck to reach the mainland.
    • They built a cabin overlooking a quiet saltchuck.
    • The canoe glided across the calm saltchuck between the islands.
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