Noun
leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
Source: WordNetIn August 2006, the carrier pulled into Fremantle, Australia for shore leave. Source: Internet
Radar Hoverlander, a witty, gifted con artist with the mind of David Mamet, the voice of Tom Robbins, and the morals of a sailor on shore leave. Source: Internet
The Constitution experienced an uneventful tour, sailing in company with USS and USS, until the behavior of the crews during shore leave gave Jones a reputation as a Commodore who was lax in discipline. Source: Internet
Moreover, some foreign seamen entering U.S. ports from a watch list of 25 countries face restrictions on shore leave due to security concerns. Source: Internet
On 3 July 2005, Kitty Hawk pulled in at Sydney, Australia, for shore leave. Source: Internet
Such restrictions on shore leave, coupled with reduced time in port, translate into longer periods at sea. Source: Internet