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Treasure Island-Part 2 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Schooner | A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with 2 masts. |
| Tarpulins | A piece of material (waterproof canvas) used for protecting exposed objects. |
| Capstan | A mechanical device that is used on ships for moving of raising weights. |
| Boatswain | An officer on a ship in charge of the hull and all related equipment. |
| Quays | A solid landing place for ships for convenience in loading and unloading. |
| Dexterity | Readiness and grace in physical activities. |
| Mutiny | Revolution against an officer by a group. |
| Galley | The kitchen of the ship. |
| Stern | Back of the ship. |
| Forecastle | The forward part of the upper deck of the ship. |
| Stave | The verse of a song. |
| Coxswain | A sailor who has charge of the boat and its crew. |
| Confidant | One to whom secrets are trusted. |
| Wily | Full or sly tricks, cunning. |
| Lanyard | A piece of rope or line for fastening something in ships. |
| Helm | A lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering. |
| Grog | Mixture of water and rum. |
| Bow | The front of a ship. |
| Conical | Resembling a cone in shape. |
| Prodigious | Extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree. |