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jack
A flag, especially one flown at the bow of a ship to indicate her nationality.Add Comment
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Jack Ketch
The hangman. To dance with Jack Ketch is to hang.Add Comment
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jackstaff
A pole mounted on the bow of a ship from which a jack is flown.Add Comment
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Jack Tar (or tar)
A sailor.Add Comment
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Jacob's ladder
A rope ladder with wooden rungs used to access a ship from the side.Add Comment
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jib
A triangular sail stretching from the fore-topmast head to the jib boom and in small craft to the bowsprit or the bow.Add Comment
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jibe (or gybe)
To shift a fore-and-aft sail from one side of a vessel to the other while sailing before the wind.Add Comment
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jolly boat
A light boat carried at the stern of a larger sailing ship.Add Comment
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Jolly Roger
A pirate flag depicting a skull-and-crossbones. It was an invitation to surrender, with the implication that those who surrendered would be treated well. A red flag indicated no quarter.Add Comment
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