pirate crew

Seafaring criminal band

A pirate crew is the company of sailors aboard a pirate ship, operating under their captain and typically sharing plunder according to agreed articles.

The term extends to any band of rogues working together: The startup's pirate crew of hackers worked through the night.

In children's play and costume contexts, a pirate crew is a group dressed as buccaneers.

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lawfulness/authority

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Maritime safety and rescue service

merchant marines · naval officers · admiralty · customs officers · port authority

organizational loyalty

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Non-commissioned naval servicemembers

king's men · military personnel

moral framing

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Team saving people in danger

naval heroes · lifeguards · convoy escorts

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G