Water inside the bilge, sometimes referred to as "bilge" itself.īittacle (or bitacola and later “binnacle”) -Ī box on the deck of a ship holding the ship’s compass.Ī horizontal pole along the bottom edge of a mast to which the mast is fastened.īoom chain (also boom defence, harbour chain, river chain, or chain boom) -Ī chain or other obstacle strung between two points across a body of water to impede navigation, sometimes strung between a boat and shore. The bilge is often dank and musty, and considered the most filthy, dead space of a ship. The lowest part inside the ship, within the hull itself which is the first place to show signs of leakage. Also used to identify objects in relation to objects perpendicular to the ship that are visible from the port or starboard side. Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship to enhance stability.Ī piece of timber perpendicular to the sides of a ship which supports the deck. Yo Ho Ho - cheerful exhortation to demand attentionĪt, in, toward, or close to the rear of the ship Weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen! - pull up the anchor and the sail and let's get going The consequence is drowning and a visit to Davy Jones' Locker.
Walk the plank - punishment in which person walks off a board jutting over the side of the ship while at sea. One sheet is mildly drunk and four sheets is passed out. Three sheets to the wind - someone who is very drunk. Splice the mainbrace! - give the crew a drink! Son of a Biscuit Eater - insult directed towards someone you don't like Shiver me timbers! - comparable to "Holy C**p!" Shark bait - will soon join Davy Jones' Locker Scurvy dog - the pirate is talking directly to you with mild insult Scallywag - mild insult akin to rapscallion or rogue Savvy? - do you understand and do you agree? Run a shot across the bow - warning shot to another vessel's captain Rum - pirate's traditional alcoholic beverage Reef Sails - To shorten the sails by partially tying them up, either to slow the ship or to keep a strong wind from putting too much strain on the masts. P**p deck - the part of the ship farthest to the back, which is usually above the captain's quarters. Pieces of eight - coins or found in pirate stashes Parley - A conference or discussion between opposing sides during a dispute, especially when attempting a truce, originating from the French, "parler," meaning "to speak." Mizzen - third mast from the bow of the ship on ships that have three or more masts Man-O-War - pirate's ship outfitted for battle
Letters of Marque - letters issue from governments during wartime to privateers endorsing the piracy of another vessel
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Landlubber - big, slow clumsy person who doesn't know how to sail Keelhaul - punishment in which a person where dragged underneath the pirate ship from side to side and was lacerated by the barnacles on the vessel Jolly Roger - pirate's flag including white skull and crossbones over a black field Jacob's Ladder - the rope ladder one uses to climb aboard a sloop Hornswaggle - to defraud or cheat out of money or belongings Heave Ho - give it some muscle and push it
Hang 'im from the yardarm - punishment of those captured in battle "Boom about" may be shouted to warn others the boom is about to moveĬat O'Nine Tails - a whip with nine strandsĬleave him to the brisket - to cut across the chest, from one shoulder to the lower abdomenĬorsair - pirates in the Mediterranean SeaĬrow's nest - small platform atop the mast where the lookout standsĬutlass - short heavy curved bladed sword used by piratesĭavy Jones' Locker - fabled, mythical place at the bottom of the ocean where the evil spirit of Davy Jones brings sailor and pirates to dieĭead men tell no tales - phrase indicating to leave no survivorsĭoubloons - other coins or found in pirate hoards and stashesįurl - To roll up and secure, especially a ship’s sail When a ship turns in the wind the boom can swing violently enough to injure or kill a person on board. Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! - exhortation of discontent or disgustĪhoy, me Hearties! - the same as saying "Hello, my friends!"Īll hand hoay! - comparable to all hands on deckĪvast ye - stop and check this out or pay attentionīatten down the hatches - put everything away on the ship and tie everything down because a storm is brewingī*****e down! - expression of shock of disbelief akin to "Holy C**p!"īlow the man down - command to kill someone
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