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buccaneering

UK
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr.ɪŋ/

Translations

buccaneeringnoun
Buccaneering was a common practice in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
Пиратство было распространенной практикой в Карибском море в XVII веке.
Additional translations
флибустьерство
buccaneeringadjective
more buccaneering
Comp.
most buccaneering
Super.
UK
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
He had a buccaneering spirit that led him to explore uncharted territories.
У него был пиратский дух, который побуждал его исследовать неизведанные территории.
Additional translations
разбойничий
авантюрный
Synonyms
bold
reckless
piratical
adventurous
daring
buccaneerverb

buccaneering

Gerund

buccaneered
Past Simple
buccaneered
Past Participle
buccaneering
Gerund
UK
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪə/
US
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/
He decided to buccaneer along the Caribbean coast.
Он решил пиратствовать вдоль побережья Карибского моря.
Additional translations
быть корсаром

Definitions

buccaneeringnoun
The practice of piracy, especially in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The golden age of buccaneering saw many infamous pirates terrorizing the seas.
The act of engaging in daring and adventurous activities, often involving risk-taking.
His buccaneering in the business world led to both great successes and spectacular failures.
buccaneeringadjective
Adventurous and daring, especially in a business or financial context.
The buccaneering entrepreneur took bold risks to expand his company into new markets.
Relating to or characteristic of a pirate; involving piracy.
The buccaneering crew sailed the high seas in search of treasure and adventure.
buccaneerverb
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.
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