Nautical Term: Water breaker

Definition of Water breaker

A water breaker refers to a small container or cask carried in ships’ boats for the specific purpose of providing drinking water.

For instance, during a long day of rowing, the crew of a ship’s boat may run out of their drinking water. In such a situation, they could take out their water breaker, fill it up from the ship’s water supply, and quench their thirst while continuing their voyage.

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