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Pirate

/pˈaɪrət/
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(noun) A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.

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.

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