adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   robbery on the high seas; piracy uncountable, usually
2. 2
   hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of buccaneer form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   bold, reckless and unscrupulous

Synonyms

All synonyms

letters of marquepillagepiracypiracy

Example

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"The politician earnestly argued for the return of state-sanctioned buccaneering."

Related phrases

high seas

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