Meanings
There has been much speculation about the origin of this term, but none has been substantiated. See more at Davy Jones' Locker on Wikipedia.
How to pronounce "Davy Jones's locker":
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The bottom of the ocean, seen as a grave for sailors and the resting-place of anything that goes overboard and is lost.
Example Sentences
1
The ship sank and the crew ended up in Davy Jones's locker.
2
He was so afraid of drowning that he thought every pool was Davy Jones's locker.
3
The treasure was lost forever in Davy Jones's locker.
4
The captain's final resting place was said to be Davy Jones's locker.
5
The old sailor warned us to stay away from the dangerous waters where Davy Jones's locker awaited.
