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buccaneer

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

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noun

Freibeuter, Pirat

Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.

Examples :

"The history class learned that buccaneers, unlike regular pirates, mainly attacked Spanish ships in the Caribbean. "

Der Geschichtsunterricht erfuhr, dass Freibeuter im Gegensatz zu gewöhnlichen Piraten hauptsächlich spanische Schiffe in der Karibik angriffen.

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noun

Pirat, Freibeuter

Examples :

"The old movie was about a brave captain fighting against a ruthless buccaneer who was stealing treasure. "

Der alte Film handelte von einem tapferen Kapitän, der gegen einen skrupellosen Piraten kämpfte, der Schätze stahl.

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verb

Kapern, plündern

To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.

Examples :

"During the Golden Age of Piracy, some English sailors would buccaneer Spanish ships in the Caribbean, effectively becoming pirates despite England technically being at peace with Spain at times. "

Während des Goldenen Zeitalters der Piraterie kaperte ein Teil der englischen Seeleute spanische Schiffe in der Karibik und wurden so zu Piraten, obwohl England zeitweise offiziell Frieden mit Spanien hatte.

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