Riddle

Many-manned scud-thumper, Maker of worn wood, Shrub-ruster, Sky-mocker, Rave! Portly pusher, Wind-slave. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A hurricane
B.A sailing ship
C.The wind
D.The ocean!
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 8 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

The ocean!

Why this is the answer

This is an Old English-style kenning riddle describing the sea: it's crewed by many sailors, wears down wood (ships), and is driven by the wind.

This riddle is filed under Planet Riddles and rated Hard.

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