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A sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.

A punishment at sea in which the victim is dragged under the keel of a ship from side to side and severely scraped by barnacles.

The name given to various flags flown to identify a ship's crew as pirates.

A pirate or privateer, especially along the Barbary Coast, and also used to describe a particular kind of fast ship.

A hard, dry biscuit or a piece of bread, often used as sustenance during long sea voyages.

An alcoholic drink of beer diluted with water, often consumed by sailors.

The third mast from the bow of the ship in vessels with three or more masts; the aft most mast in two-masted vessels.

The sheltered side away from the direction of the wind.

A triangular staysail at the front of a ship's mast.

A type of ammunition for cannons, consisting of two small balls connected by a chain, used to destroy masts and rigging.

A daring adventurer; a person who engages in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance.

The lowest inner part of a ship's hull where the bottom curves to meet the sides; often where water collects and stagnates.

A one-masted sailboat with a fore-and-aft mainsail and a single jib.

A large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries.

A pole extending forward from the ship's prow, to which the forestays are fastened.

A Spanish coin and currency system popularly used in literature and movies about pirates.

To leave (someone) trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island.

Thick glass panes set in a ship's side or deck to let in light.

The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.

A nautical unit of length equal to six feet, used primarily in the measurement of marine depths.

A short, broad sabre or slashing sword with a slightly curved blade, once used by sailors.

The office or jurisdiction of an admiral in naval matters.

To deliberately sink a ship by cutting holes in the hull.

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as the crew's living quarters.

The part of a ship's deck where the officers command the vessel, typically found near the stern.

A Spanish gold coin that was minted in the Americas and Spain and often used by pirates as depicted in literature.

The person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a small one.

A pirate, especially one who preyed on ships during the 17th-18th centuries in the West Indies.

A mark given to a person (especially in pirate lore) as a verdict of guilt or judgement, often signifying that the person has been sentenced to death.