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black flag

A Jolly Roger.

black flag

(Transport / Nautical Terms) another name for the Jolly Roger

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black flag - a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship

Jolly Roger, pirate flag, blackjack

flag - emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

skull and crossbones - emblem warning of danger or death

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