saltchuck

saltchuck

(ˈsɔːltˌtʃʌk) n (Physical Geography) Canadian any body of salt water[C20: from salt + chuck4]

salt•chuck

(ˈsɔltˌtʃʌk)

n. Northwest U.S., Canada. 1. the ocean. 2. any body of salt water. [1855–60; E salt + Chinook Jargon chuck water]