Vocabulary Quiz Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World ch. 2-5

large chunks of ice

fo 'c' sle hands

• The distance between the equator and an area north or south

• A bird of a legend that seamen fear and respect

• Common sailors without rank

• Common sailors with rank

ice floe

• A small expanse of floating ice

• An elevated space above the rail on a ship

• A certain amount of something such as food

• A large expanse of floating ice

The frame of a ship

A violent gust of wind, indicative of a tumultuous storm

• steward

• squall

• sledging

• growlers

a bird of legend that seamen fear and respect

iceberg

• Large chunks of ice

• Large expanse of floating ice

• Open pathways not blocked by ice that boats can use

• Large chunks of ice detached from glaciers that float in the sea

The wheel by which a boat is operated

• hull

• mast

• helm

• bridge

The act of riding in a sled

A disease that attacks the body due to a lack of vitamin C