buccaneer

UK
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə/
US
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪr/
buccaneernoun
buccaneers
pl
UK
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə/
US
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪr/
Translations
The buccaneer sailed the seas in search of treasure.
Флибустьер бороздил моря в поисках сокровищ.
The buccaneer was feared by many merchant ships.
Пират внушал страх многим торговым судам.
Additional translations
Definitions
A pirate, originally off the Spanish-American coasts during the 17th century.
The buccaneer sailed the Caribbean, plundering ships and settlements.
An adventurous, daring, and often unscrupulous person, especially in business.
The tech industry is full of buccaneers who are willing to take big risks for big rewards.
buccaneerverb
buccaneered
Past Simple
buccaneered
Past Participle
buccaneering
Gerund
UK
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪə/
US
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/
Translations
He decided to buccaneer along the Caribbean coast.
Он решил пиратствовать вдоль побережья Карибского моря.
Additional translations
быть корсаром
Definitions
To engage in piracy or robbery at sea.
The notorious captain decided to buccaneer along the Caribbean coast, attacking merchant ships.
To act like a pirate; to plunder or raid.
The rebels began to buccaneer the coastal villages, taking whatever they could find.