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buccaneer

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
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. "
nautical sailing person history military war ocean

Related Words

Illustration treasure

treasure noun

/ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/

A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

"The old pirate's treasure chest contained gold coins and jewels. "

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becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

Illustration technically

technically adverb

/ˈtɛknɪkli/

Based on precise facts.

"Technically he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American."

Illustration effectively

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

Illustration buccaneers

buccaneers noun

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪrz/

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.

"The buccaneers were notorious for their daring raids on Spanish settlements in the Caribbean. "

Illustration stealing

stealing verb

/ˈstiːlɪŋ/

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

Illustration attacked

attacked verb

/əˈtækt/

To apply violent force to someone or something.

"This species of snake will only attack humans if it feels threatened."

Illustration spanish

spanish verb

/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/

To subject to spanishing, a printing process in which an ink is deposited on the bottoms and sides of depressions formed in a plastic material

"The manufacturer will spanish the dashboard trim to give it a textured, non-slip surface. "

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fighting verb

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.

"A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous."

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account noun

/ə.ˈkaʊnt/

A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.

"The family's monthly account showed they spent more than their income. "

Illustration cruised

cruised verb

/kɹuːzd/

To sail about, especially for pleasure.

"We cruised around the lake in the sailboat all afternoon, enjoying the sunshine and the calm water. "

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ruthless adjective

/ˈɹuːθləs/

Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.

"The ruthless businessman demanded long hours and high productivity from his employees, showing no concern for their personal lives. "