Pirates Word Search

Words in the Pirates word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

pirate

A sailor who robbed other ships at sea

ship

The sailing vessel a pirate crew lived and fought on

map

A drawing of coasts and islands used to navigate

treasure

Valuable coins, jewels and goods taken from other ships

gold

A heavy yellow metal prized as money and loot

sword

A bladed weapon used in close fighting on deck

parrot

A bright tropical bird sailors sometimes kept and sold

island

Land surrounded by water, used as a hideout or port

anchor

A heavy hook that holds a ship in one place

captain

The leader of the ship, often chosen by the crew

flag

Cloth flown on a mast to show who a ship was

sail

Canvas spread to catch wind and move the ship

crew

All the sailors who worked aboard a single ship

cannon

A large gun that fired iron balls at other ships

compass

A tool with a magnetic needle that points north

plank

A board laid across a gap; walking it is mostly legend

chest

A strong wooden box for storing coins and valuables

spyglass

A small telescope used to spot distant ships

eye patch

A cloth cover worn over one injured or missing eye

first mate

The officer ranking just below the captain

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