flying dutchman

fly·ing Dutch·man

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Definitions of flying dutchman words

noun flying dutchman a legendary Dutch ghost ship supposed to be seen at sea, especially near the Cape of Good Hope. 1
noun flying dutchman the captain of this ship, supposed to have been condemned to sail the sea, beating against the wind, until the Day of Judgment. 1
noun flying dutchman a phantom ship sighted in bad weather, esp off the Cape of Good Hope 0
noun flying dutchman the captain of this ship 0
noun flying dutchman a type of dinghy, designed to be crewed by two people 0
noun flying dutchman a fabled Dutch sailor condemned to sail the seas off the Cape of Good Hope until Judgment Day 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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