Nautical Term: Maroon

Definition of Maroon

Marooning refers to the act of deliberately leaving a person or group on a shore or land with no means or provision for returning to their original vessel or place.

For instance, in the 18th century, British naval captains sometimes marooned pirate crews as a form of punishment for piracy.

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