Aviation Standard Test Battery-E (ASTB E) Practice Test

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What does 'Scuttlebutt' originally mean?

  1. A type of naval ship

  2. A water fountain

  3. A kind of naval tactic

  4. A rumor control method

The correct answer is: A water fountain

The term 'scuttlebutt' originally refers to a water fountain or cask on a naval ship where sailors would gather to drink water. This gathering point became a social hub, where sailors would exchange news and stories, leading to the idiomatic use of the term to represent gossip or rumors. The connection between the original meaning and the modern use illustrates how language evolves; what began as a literal water source evolved into a metaphorical reference to the sharing of informal information. This context underscores the significance of 'scuttlebutt' as it relates to naval culture and communication among crew members.

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