Killing time or simply doing tasks in a slow and leisurely fashion. Originally derived from "Flogging the Glass", a practice from the early days of sail when time on deck was marked by an hour-glass. Young midshipmen entrusted with turning the glass over to mark the passing of an hour would tap on the side to make the sand fall through faster.

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MMCM(SS) Greg Peterman USN Retired