Flying Dutchman
a legendary Dutch ghost ship supposed to be seen at sea, especially near the Cape of Good Hope.
the captain of this ship, supposed to have been condemned to sail the sea, beating against the wind, until the Day of Judgment.
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How to use Flying Dutchman in a sentence
His private carriage was a long open vehicle which he called “The Flying Dutchman.”
The Old Pike | Thomas B. SearightIn sea superstitions the apparition of his ship is sometimes confused with that of the Flying Dutchman.
Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land, Complete | Charles M. SkinnerThe simple, terrible old legend of the Flying Dutchman had in it no elements of drama.
Richard Wagner | John F. RuncimanThen the sky darkens, the Flying Dutchman comes in, and the storm music rages once more.
Richard Wagner | John F. Runciman"Blessed, if I don't think she's the Flying Dutchman," said one blue jacket to another.
British Dictionary definitions for Flying Dutchman
legend
a phantom ship sighted in bad weather, esp off the Cape of Good Hope
the captain of this ship
a type of dinghy, designed to be crewed by two people
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