(colloquial, UK, naval, historical) The 36th and last of the Articles of War, effectively giving the ship's captain free rein in disciplining the crew: "All other crimes not capital committed by any person or persons in the fleet, which are not mentioned in this act, or for which no punishment is hereby directed to be inflicted, shall be punished by the laws and customs in such cases used at sea."

A large cloak worn at sea, especially a navy blue cloak worn as part of formal naval dress.

(historical) A portable pillory in the form of a barrel with holes for the imprisoned person's head and arms to pass through.

plural of drunkard's cloak