Pirate 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 ship flew a pirate flag as it sailed through the Caribbean.
- The capture of a pirate flag often symbolized victory over pirate crews during naval battles.
- On top of the mast, the infamous pirate flag waved in the wind warning other ships of potential danger.
- Historical accounts of pirate flags indicate variations of the Jolly Roger, but the skull and crossbones design remained symbolic.
- The infamous pirate captain raised his pirate flag as a sign of defiance against his enemies.