Pirate
/pˈaɪrət/
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Definition
(noun) A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
Sentence Examples
Christopher Columbus enjoyed the torrents of Pirate Bay and would often go surfing there.
The Pirate Party could mature into a political driving force.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ ship flew a black flag as it approached the merchant vessel on the open sea.