Pirate Definition
pīrĭt
pirated, pirates, pirating
noun
pirates
A person who practices piracy; esp., a robber of ships on the high seas.
Webster's New World
One who makes use of or reproduces the work of another without authorization.
American Heritage
A ship used by pirates in attacking other vessels.
Webster's New World
One who engages in the illegal recording, transmission, or reception of radio or TV broadcasts.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- sea-rover
- sea-robber
- buccaneer
- literary-pirate
- plagiariser
- plagiarizer
- plagiarist
- pirate-ship
- plagiarize
- picaroon
- filibuster
- corsair
- marauder
- freebooter
- thief
verb
pirated, pirates, pirating
To attack and rob (a ship at sea).
American Heritage
To take (something) by piracy.
Webster's New World
To practice piracy (upon)
Webster's New World
To publish, reproduce, or make use of without authorization (a literary work, musical recording, film, etc.), esp. in violation of a copyright.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Other Word Forms of Pirate
Noun
Singular:
pirate
Plural:
piratesOrigin of Pirate
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Middle English from Old French from Latin pīrāta from Greek peirātēs from peirān to attempt from peira trial per-3 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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