pirate


Definition: Meaning of, pirate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpʌɪrət /

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pirate pirates
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  1. someone who sails on the seas, attacking other boats and stealing things from them [↪  piracy]
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  2. someone who dishonestly copies and sells another person's work [↪  piracy]
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  3. pirate radio/TV (station) illegal radio or television broadcasts, or the station sending them out
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
pirate pirated pirated
Present Participle Third Person Singular
pirating pirates
[transitive]
  1. to illegally copy and sell another person's work such as a book, video, or computer program
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pirate used in phrases

  • Barbary pirate (noun)
    1. a pirate along the Barbary Coast
  • literary pirate (noun)
    1. someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
  • pirate flag (noun)
    1. a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
  • pirate ship (noun)
    1. a ship that is manned by pirates
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