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Raft[]
- "How did Jack get off the island?"
"Well, I'll tell ye. He waded out into the shallows and he waited there three days and three nights till all manner of sea creatures came acclimated to his presence. And on the fourth morning, he roped himself a couple of sea turtles, lashed them together and made a raft." - ―Will Turner and Joshamee Gibbs
A collection of logs or timber fastened together for conveyance by water.
Raid[]
- "A missionary is his story. What I heard was he got captured in a raid. Rest of the ship got kill, but not 'im. First mate wouldn't let it happen on account of his premier standing with the Lord. A first mate sticking her neck out for some prisoner. That you don't see."
- ―Scrum on Philip Swift
Raid, a sudden attack behind the enemy's lines without the intention of holding ground.
Rake[]
- "The Pearl's gonna luff up on our port quarter! She'll rake us without ever presenting a target."
- ―Joshamee Gibbs
To fire a broadside down the length of an enemy ship from across the bow or stern. Although each shot was directed against a smaller profile compared to firing at the target ship's broadside and thus more likely to miss the target ship to one side or the other, an individual cannon shot that hit would pass through more of the ship, thereby increasing damage to the hull, sails, cannon and crew. In addition, the targeted ship would have fewer (if any) guns able to return fire.
Rakfisk[]
- "Jackie, do you remember Sven the Vicious?"
"Short guy? Sort of a little bit drunk all the time?"
"No, that was Steven the Vicious—Sven..."
"Ah, yes, now I recall. Norwegian fellow. Made quite a good rakfisk. I liked it very much, even though I never really was one for fermented fish." - ―Teague and Jack Sparrow
A traditional Norwegian fish dish composed of raw but fermented freshwater fish, typically trout.
Ransom[]
A sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive.
Rascal[]
- "You're a rascal, Jack!"
- ―Elizabeth Swann to Jack Sparrow
A person who behaves badly or dishonestly but who is usually likable.
Ratline[]
- "All men up the ratlines!"
- ―A crew member of the Black Pearl
Also ratlin; the small ropes or lines that horizontally traverse the shrouds of a ship, and serve as steps for going aloft. [1]
- See also: Ratlin.
Realm[]
- "No doubt you've discovered that loyalty is no longer the currency of the realm, as your father believes."
- ―Cutler Beckett
A realm is a community or territory over which a sovereign rules. It may be a subdivision within an empire, or more commonly used to describe a monarchical or dynastic state. The strange, mysterious realm of the dead was considered Davy Jones's realm, most notably known as Davy Jones' Locker.[1][2][3][4]
Reef[]
- "We must have hit a reef!"
- ―Lejon
A ridge of material at or near the surface of the sea.
Rent[]
- "Ditch him, darling. Come away with me."
"Darling, there's nothing I'd like better, but I knows ye, Jacky, ye know I does. And a workin' girl’s gotta eat and pay the rent. Let me see the color of your coin, Jacky." - ―Jack Sparrow and Melinda
A tenant's regular payment to a landlord for the use of a room or a house.
Reprieve[]
- "Jack Sparrow's reprieve is ended."
- ―Davy Jones
A reprieve is the temporary postponement of a punishment, often with a view to a pardon or other review of the sentence (such as when the reprieving authority has no power to grant an immediate pardon). This is usually so that the accused can mount an appeal (especially if he or she has been sentenced to death).
Res ipsa loquitur[]
- "Res ipsa loquitur, tabula in naufragio, we are left but with one option. I agree with, and I cannot believe the words that are coming out of me mouth...Captain Swann. We must fight."
- ―Jack Sparrow
In the common law of torts, res ipsa loquitur (Latin for "the thing speaks for itself") is a doctrine that infers negligence from the very nature of an accident or injury in the absence of direct evidence on how any defendant behaved.
Revenant[]
- "You say you saw Captain Sparrow fight a sword duel with a what?"
"A ghost sir. A revenant, that’s what they calls ’em. Came out of that haunted fogbank. Must have, sir. That fogbank, it was haunted right enough. " - ―Cutler Beckett and Lucius Featherstone
A revenant is a visible ghost or animated corpse that was believed to have returned from the grave to terrorize the living. The word "revenant" is derived from the Latin word, revenans, "returning" (see also the related French verb "revenir," meaning "to come back").
Revenge[]
- "Revenge won't bring your father back, Miss Swann, and it's not something I'm intending to die for."
- ―Hector Barbossa to Elizabeth Swann
Any form of personal retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some perceived harm or injustice.
Riddle[]
- "Don't they get it? It's a riddle. Riddles are fun! 'Over the edge, back, over again—'"
"Riddles are not fun! The way it always goes is some poor bloke ends up dead, but just beforehand he realizes no, I wasn't supposed to listen to the sirens, I wasn't supposed to take the pot o' gold, but by then it's too late, and he dies in a horrible and ofttimes ironical manner, and in this case, you and I be the poor blokes!" - ―Ragetti and Pintel
A riddle is a statement, question, or phrase having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved. Riddles are of two types: enigmas, which are problems generally expressed in metaphorical or allegorical language that require ingenuity and careful thinking for their solution, and conundra, which are questions relying for their effects on punning in either the question or the answer.
Rigging[]
To fit a ship or mast with shrouds, stays, sails etc.; slang: put in proper order for working or use. [2]
Ring[]
- "Can't you ever just state something clear and concise like?"
"Just be warned him came here looking for you. Him wants him ring back." - ―Jack Sparrow and Tia Dalma
A circular band, usually in metal, worn as ornamental jewelry around the finger. Some were engraved with a symbol that could be pressed into hot wax to create a seal, known as signet rings.
Ritual[]
- "You are of course aware of the ritual."
"Yes I am."
"Oh! What is it? What is required?" - ―Jack Sparrow and Angelica about the Profane Ritual
Rite; a repeated set of actions; a ceremony. There were many rituals in Pirate Lore. A blood ritual was used for the cursed treasure of Cortés and the Profane Ritual was used for the Fountain of Youth.
River[]
- "We have a need to travel upriver."
- ―Jack Sparrow
A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. In some cases, a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of water. Small rivers can be referred to using names such as stream, creek, brook, rivulet, and rill.
Robert's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt[]
- "Robert's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt, there you are with two ships."
- ―Jack Sparrow to Hector Barbossa
A phrase used to emphasize how easily or quickly something can be done. Similar in meaning to "there you have it."
Rogue[]
- "Pretty baubles, indeed, and a king's ransom in gold. Aye, blood money... and cursed it be. Cursed by the black-hearted rogues what left it. Who knows what evil spell lurks beneath each cursed chest. And them that dares to..."
- ―Ghostly voice
A rogue is a person or entity that flouts accepted norms of behavior or strikes out on an independent and possibly destructive path. Usually used to describe a dishonest, worthless, or unprincipled person whose behavior one disapproves of but who is nonetheless likable or attractive (often used as a playful term of reproof). Not to be mistaken for rogue pirates, such as the organization that openly violated and broke the Code of the Pirate Brethren by slaughtering their victims.
Roman Empire[]
- "But tis becoming the fashion among some of the gentry, they say. At least once a month, they takes off all their clothes, and they SITS in those bathtubs‘ and they washes themselves. All over. Mr. Beckett says the Romans did it all the time."
"No wonder their Empire fell." - ―Mistress Goodwright and Jack Sparrow
The post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterized by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Rope[]
Thick strings, yarn, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line. It was also a colloquial for execution by hanging.
Rover[]
- "I've been waiting to meet the rover who sent me to Hell and back."
- ―John Brand
The term "rover" can have several meanings. It can be a generic name for a pet dog, like the Prison Dog; a pirate or sea robber; or someone who doesn't settle in one spot, a drifter or wanderer.
Row[]
- "Gentlemen...I be placed in a bewilderment. There I were, resting. And upon a sudden, I hear an ungodly row on deck."
- ―Blackbeard
A noisy argument; a continual loud noise.
Royal Pardon[]
- "Letters of Marque. You will offer what amounts to a full pardon. Jack will be free, a privateer in the employ of England."
- ―Cutler Beckett to Will Turner
The action of an executive official of the government that mitigates or sets aside the punishment for a crime. Cutler Beckett attempted to give Jack Sparrow a full pardon with the Letters of Marque. Hector Barbossa also accepted a pardon from King George II after the War Against Piracy.
Ruby[]
- "Where did you get that from, missy? I know this book. Stolen from an Italian ship many years ago."
"Stolen? No, you must be mistaken."
"There was a ruby on the cover I would not soon forget." - ―Hector Barbossa and Carina Smyth
A pinkish red to blood-red colored gemstone.
Rules of engagement[]
- "You didn't beat me. You ignored the rules of engagement. In a fair fight, I'd killed you."
"And that's no incentive for me to fight fair, is it?" - ―Will Turner and Jack Sparrow
Rules of Engagement are rules or directives to military forces (including individuals) that define the circumstances, conditions, degree, and manner in which force, or actions which might be construed as provocative, may be applied. They provide authorization for and/or limits on, among other things, the use of force and the employment of certain specific capabilities. Rules of Engagement do not normally dictate how a result is to be achieved but will indicate what measures may be unacceptable.
Rum[]
- "Why is the rum always gone?"
- ―Jack Sparrow
Rum was an alcoholic drink that was kept on ships because it kept well. [3] It was also available at taverns. Captain Jack Sparrow was noted for his love of rum.[5]
Running rigging[]
Includes sheets, halyards, and other movable parts of the rigging.