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cable
A heavy rope or chain for mooring or anchoring a ship.Add Comment
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cackle fruit
Hen's eggs.Add Comment
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capstan
An apparatus used for hoisting weights, consisting of a vertical spool-shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by machine and around which a cable is wound.Add Comment
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carouser
One who drinks wassail and engages in festivity, especially riotous drinking.Add Comment
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case shot (see also grape shot)
A collection of small projectiles put in cases to fire from a cannon; a canister-shot.Add Comment
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chase
A ship being pursued.Add Comment
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cat o' nine tails (or cat)
A whip with nine lashes used for flogging. A taste of the cat might refer to a full flogging.Add Comment
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chain shot
Two cannonballs chained together and aimed high in order to destroy masts and rigging.Add Comment
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chandler, or ship chandler
A dealer offering supplies such as rope, lard, tools and galley supplies . See also sutler.Add Comment
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chase guns
Cannon situated at the bow of a ship, used during pursuit.Add Comment
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clap of thunder
A strong, alcoholic drink.Add Comment
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clipper
A fast moving ship.Add Comment
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code of conduct
A set of rules which govern pirates behavior on a vessel.Add Comment
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coffer
A chest in which treasure is usually kept.Add Comment
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cog
A small warship.Add Comment
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come about
To bring the ship full way around in the wind. Used in general while sailing into the wind, but also used to indicate a swing back into the enemy in combat.Add Comment
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cordage (see also line)
The ropes on a ship used to control its sails.Add Comment
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coxswain
A person who usually steers a ship's boat and has charge of its crew.Add Comment
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crack Jenny's tea cup
To spend the night in a house of ill repute.Add Comment
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crimp
To procure (sailors or soldiers) by trickery or coercion, or one who crimps.Add Comment
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