Black flag
Black flag noun - A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship.
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Synonyms for Black flag
Pirate flag is a synonym for black flag. In some cases you can use "Pirate flag" instead a noun phrase "Black flag".
Pirate flag
Pirate flag noun - A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship.
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Synonyms for Pirate flag
Black flag is a synonym for pirate flag. You can use "Black flag" instead a noun phrase "Pirate flag".
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Pirate flag and Black flag. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/black_flag/pirate_flag
Black flag & Pirate flag. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/black_flag/pirate_flag>.
Pirate flag or Black flag. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/black_flag/pirate_flag.
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