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Scuttlebutt (News)

Print of a ship deck in black, white, and grey. Barrels are all over the deck along with crew.

The barrel containing the fresh drinking water was called a scuttlebutt and became a place for sailors to gather, talk, and pass on information. The term scuttlebutt became synonymous with information.

Found First Marketing company. (2022, May 28). Nautical Terms. GRAMMARIST.