pirate [pahy-ruht]
noun, verb, -rat·ed, -rat·ing.
–noun
1.a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
2.a ship used by such persons.
3.any plunderer, predator, etc.: confidence men, slumlords, and other pirates.
4.a person who uses or reproduces the work or invention of another without authorization.
5.Also called pirate stream. Geology. a stream that diverts into its own flow the headwaters of another stream, river, etc.
–verb (used with object)
6.to commit piracy upon; plunder; rob.
7.to take by piracy: to pirate gold.
8.to use or reproduce (a book, an invention, etc.) without authorization or legal right: to pirate hit records.
9.to take or entice away for one's own use: Our competitor is trying to pirate our best salesman.
–verb (used without object)
10.to commit or practice piracy.
[Origin: 1250–1300; ME < L pīrāta < Gk peirāts, equiv. to peirā-, var. s. of peirân to attack + -tés agent n. suffix]
—Related forms
pi·rate·like, adjective
pi·rat·i·cal [pahy-rat-i-kuhl, pi-], pi·rat·ic, adjective
pi·rat·i·cal·ly, adverb
—Synonyms 1. freebooter, buccaneer, corsair, plunderer.
2007-08-27 00:51:01
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answered by Captain Jack Lego 1
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Johnny Depp
2007-08-27 16:36:54
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answered by ph13 1
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Johnny Depp
2007-08-27 14:20:37
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Johnny Depp
2007-08-27 14:17:48
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answered by TABYS 6
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Johnny Depp.
2007-08-27 14:40:31
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answered by jorst 4
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Johnny Depp.
2007-08-27 10:03:47
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answered by makeloans2 7
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Johnny Depp
2007-08-27 06:14:40
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answered by Anonymous
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I think about the fact that I'm going to be a pirate and build an authentic pirate ship and sail the seven seas!!!!!!! woot!
2007-08-19 16:44:04
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answered by Anonymous
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The Flying Dutchman.
2007-08-27 13:13:17
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answered by Anonymous
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I think of your other avatar. And Swords & Skulls & Pirates of the Caribbean & ships with cannons.
2007-08-19 16:39:13
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answered by Anonymous
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