pirate (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪrət/
Definition
A person who attacks and robs ships at sea, or who engages in similar illegal activities on land.
Examples
The old map showed the location of the buried treasure, marked with a skull and crossbones, the symbol of a notorious pirate.
Many fictional stories feature brave pirates sailing the high seas in search of adventure and riches.
He was accused of being a software pirate for illegally downloading and distributing copyrighted music.
How to Use pirate
- pirate of the... (collocation)
- Used to specify the location or context of the pirate's activities. — "He dreamed of becoming a pirate of the Caribbean."
- software pirate (collocation)
- A person who illegally copies or distributes software. — "The police cracked down on the network of software pirates."
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