Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

davy-jones

Noun

/ˈdeɪvi dʒoʊnz/

Definition

A sea captain or a mythical figure associated with the ocean, often regarded as the personification of death for sailors.

Examples

Legend has it that sailors who meet Davy Jones are doomed to a watery grave.
In many tales, a ship that encounters Davy Jones is said to be cursed.
She often joked about going to Davy Jones’s locker when her sailing trip was delayed due to bad weather.

Meaning

Davy Jones represents the perils of the sea, particularly the fate that awaits sailors who die at sea, often described as being taken to the depths of the ocean.