Black Flag (Noun)
Meaning
A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pirate captain raised the black flag high above the ship's mast, striking fear into the hearts of the sailors on the nearby vessel.
- The black flag flapping in the wind was a clear warning to other ships to stay away from the pirate's lair.
- Legend has it that the infamous pirate captain Calico Jack flew the black flag during his reign of terror on the high seas.
- As the pirate ship approached, the sailors on the merchant vessel spotted the ominous black flag and prepared for battle.
- The Jolly Roger, also known as the black flag, has become a symbol of piracy and swashbuckling adventure in popular culture.