Associations to the word «Sickbay»

Wiktionary

SICKBAY, noun. A place used as a hospital on board a ship, on a spaceship (in science fiction).
SICKBAY, noun. A room or area for the treatment of the sick or injured in a school.

Dictionary definition

SICKBAY, noun. (nautical) a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship).

Wise words

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