Treasure Island Vocab Part 5

Noun: a: a small opening through which small arms may be fired b: a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation

Noun: a fence of stakes, pointed at the top and set close together, especially for defense

Noun: any of various natural organic substances that are usually transparent or translucent and yellowish to brown, and are used chiefly in varnishes, printing inks, and plastics

Noun: british variant of drafts; currents of air

Noun: a small boat used in britain from ancient times and made of a frame covered usually with hide or tarpaulin

Verb: to make a series of changes in direction and position for a specific purpose

Adjective: continuing or following without interruption: unceasing

Noun: top, apex; especially: the highest point: peak

Noun: part of the steering gear of a ship

Verb: to transport in or as if in a wheeled vehicle: HAUL

Noun: an upright partition separating compartments

Adjective: marked by high spirits : exultant

Noun: a position of control on a ship; at the wheel

Noun: a flag that is flown as the symbol of nationality and that may also be flown with a distinctive badge added to its design

Noun: one of the ropes leading usually in pairs from a ship's mastheads to give lateral support to the masts