Maritime and Exploration Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice cards defining historical, maritime, exploration, and general terminology.

Pirate

A person who robs people on the high seas strictly for private gain

Privateer

A crew member of a privately owned ship who attacks enemies for their government

Buccaneer

A type of pirate who attacked Spanish ships

Circumnavigate

Sail completely around the Earth

Plunder

To take things by force

Engagement

A battle or conflict

Sponsor

Support or assume responsibility for a person

Jurisdiction

To have authority or power over someone or something

Regulations

Rules or laws

Nutrition

Process by which the body takes in and uses food