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privateering

/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪə.rɪŋ/

/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr.ɪŋ/

Translations

privateeringnoun

каперство

Privateering was a common practice during the Age of Sail.

Каперство было обычной практикой в эпоху парусного флота.

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Synonyms

privateeringgerund / present participle

/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪə.rɪŋ/

/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr.ɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "a privateering vessel") to describe something connected with the practice of privateering.

privateerverb

privateering

Gerund

privateered

Past Simple

privateered

Past Participle

privateering

Gerund

/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪə/

/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr/

Additional translations

вести каперство

Definitions

privateeringnoun

The practice of engaging in maritime warfare under a commission of war, typically involving privately owned ships authorized by a government to attack foreign vessels during wartime.

During the 18th century, privateering was a common practice, with many sailors seeking fortune by capturing enemy ships.

privateeringgerund / present participle

Relating to or engaged in the practice of privateering.

The navy captured several privateering ships during the conflict.

privateerverb

To engage in privateering, which is the act of attacking and capturing enemy ships during wartime under a government commission.

During the war, the captain decided to privateer, capturing several enemy vessels for profit.