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Roguish Pirate Lingo and Nautical Jargon
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. To discard or throw overboard, often in haste
  • 2. To abandon someone isolated on an island as punishment
  • 3. Crane used aboard ships for hoisting heavy goods
  • 4. Short, curved sword favored by pirates and sailors alike
  • 5. A pirate or privateer operating in the Caribbean
  • 7. Ship's prison or place for confinement of sailors
  • 8. Rebellion against a commanding officer on a ship
  • 10. A ship’s kitchen, or the rowed ship type used in battle
  • 13. Sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm at sea
  • 15. Goods or treasure taken by force from others
  • 18. A triangular sail set ahead of the foremast
Down
  • 6. Lowest part of a ship’s hull where water collects
  • 9. Small anchor-like hook used to grab and secure lines or objects
  • 11. A brief rest, stolen time for a weary sailor
  • 12. To swagger or boast, like a loud pirate fighter
  • 14. Harsh naval punishment throwing someone under the ship's bottom
  • 16. To steal valuables, a favorite pastime of sea rovers
  • 17. Famous flag flown by pirates, often grim but ironically cheerful

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