What is "shore leave"

n. Free time given to sailors of the military navy when they are off duty and allowed to disembark and spend time on land.

n. leave granted to a sailor or naval officer [syn: liberty]

"Shore Leave" is a first-season episode of the original science fiction television series, Star Trek. It was first broadcast on December 29, 1966, and repeated on June 8, 1967. It is episode #15, production #17, and was written by science-fiction author Theodore Sturgeon and directed by Robert Sparr. In the episode, the crew of the Enterprise visits a bizarre planet of dangerous illusions.

Shore Leave may refer to:

• Shore leave, the leave that professional sailors get to spend on dry land
• "Shore Leave" (Star Trek), a first season episode of Star Trek: The Original Series
• Shore Leave (film), a 1925 film starring Richard Barthelmess
• Shore Leave, a The Venture Brothers character parodying Shipwreck (G.I. Joe)

Shore Leave is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by John S. Robertson and starring Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Mackaill. It was produced by Barthelmess's production company, Inspiration, and released by First National Pictures. A print of the film survives.

Shore Leave is based on the stage play of the same name written by Hubert Osborne. The play ran on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre from August 8 to December 1922 for a total of 151 performances. The play starred James Rennie and Frances Starr in the leads played by Barthelmess and Mackaill in the film.