ˈharness-cask Naut.
A cask or tub with a rimmed cover used on board ship (and in Australia) for keeping the salt meats for present consumption. Also harness-tub (see harness n. 9).
| 1818 Aberd. Jrnl. 2 Dec. (Jam.), Some thieves..breaking open a harness cask on deck, stole about one cwt. of beef. 1840 R. H. Dana Bef. Mast xxx. 109 Before any of the beef is put into the harness-cask. 1867 Smyth Sailor's Word-bk., Harness-cask, a large conical tub for containing the salt provisions intended for present consumption. 1889 Boldrewood Robbery under Arms (1890) 12 Father..began to look at the harness-cask, which stood in a little back skillion. |