pirate
a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
a ship used by such persons.
any plunderer, predator, etc.: confidence men, slumlords, and other pirates.
a person who uses or reproduces the work or invention of another without authorization.
Also called pirate stream .Geology. a stream that diverts into its own flow the headwaters of another stream, river, etc.
to use or reproduce (a book, an invention, etc.) without authorization or legal right: to pirate hit records.
to take or entice away for one's own use: Our competitor is trying to pirate our best salesman.
Origin of pirate
1Other words for pirate
Other words from pirate
- pi·rate·like, adjective
- pi·rat·i·cal [pahy-rat-i-kuhl, pi-], /paɪˈræt ɪ kəl, pɪ-/, pi·rat·ic, adjective
- pi·rat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·pi·rat·ed, adjective
- un·pi·rat·i·cal, adjective
- un·pi·rat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to make a pirate hatCosplay can be fun, and few characters are more classic than pirates.
Five classic paper toys you can make when you’re bored (whether you’re in school or not) | John Kennedy | October 7, 2020 | Popular-ScienceHow to make a paper boatThe paper pirate hat is so versatile that any swashbuckling seafarer can whip it right off their head and turn it into a worthy watercraft.
Five classic paper toys you can make when you’re bored (whether you’re in school or not) | John Kennedy | October 7, 2020 | Popular-ScienceWith digital releases, pirates use technologies not available to most consumers to make perfect copies quickly.
Movie piracy is on the rise as studios bypass theatrical releases | radmarya | October 6, 2020 | FortuneHow generally nonviolent it was from the moment that the pirates got on board, and how well the trades functioned.
When Your Safety Becomes My Danger (Ep. 432) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 24, 2020 | FreakonomicsSimply put, the pirates of the Caribbean tended to prey on the merchant vessels rather than the powerful warships that usually even moved in squadrons.
Know Your Historical Warships: From 7th Century BC – 17th Century AD | Dattatreya Mandal | April 4, 2020 | Realm of History
Spam, squirt guns, earthworms, pirate costumes—stuff like that.
His acceptance speech was a reflection of his career, and laced with enough profanity to make a pirate blush.
Abdi did not have any contact with Muse; Greengrass tried to get hold of the jailed pirate, but was not allowed to speak to him.
Barkhad Abdi: From Limo Driver to Oscar Contender | Tim Teeman | February 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 2007, pirate Bay even attempted to raise the funds to purchase Sealand.
What seems to have been a new Dread pirate Robert, DPR2, greeted users with a “welcome back to Freedom” note.
The private trader therefore still ran great risk of being treated as a smuggler, if not as a pirate.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayBut, missionary or pirate, he had visited Darien, and had brought away none but delightful recollections.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayCountless dogs fought under the feet of passers-by, and over all leered the sardonic face of Jean Bart, pirate and privateer.
The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts RinehartSoon as the alarm was spread, Prince Tancred, who was near Cefalu, took ships and followed after the pirate's two vessels.
God Wills It! | William Stearns Davis"I cannot see in what respect he was any better than a pirate," added Evelyn, in a quiet tone.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events | Martha Finley
British Dictionary definitions for pirate
/ (ˈpaɪrɪt) /
a person who commits piracy
a vessel used by pirates
(as modifier): a pirate ship
a person who illicitly uses or appropriates someone else's literary, artistic, or other work
a person or group of people who broadcast illegally
(as modifier): a pirate radio station
(tr) to use, appropriate, or reproduce (artistic work, ideas, etc) illicitly
Origin of pirate
1Derived forms of pirate
- piratical (paɪˈrætɪkəl) or piratic, adjective
- piratically, adverb
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