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buccaneers

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪrz/

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 buccaneers were notorious for their daring raids on Spanish settlements in the Caribbean. "
nautical sailing history military war ocean person group

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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settlements noun

/ˈset.l.mənts/

The act of settling.

"The settlements in the lawsuit allowed both companies to avoid a long and expensive trial. "

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century noun

/ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year, marking the end of the twentieth century. "

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deserted verb

/dɪˈzɜːtəd/

To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

"The company president deserted the struggling business, leaving many employees without jobs. "

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pirates noun

/ˈpaɪɹəts/

A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.

"You should be cautious due to the Somali pirates."

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pacific adjective

/pəˈsɪfɪk/

Calm, peaceful.

"The teacher's calm and pacific demeanor helped the students relax during the stressful exam. "

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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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notorious adjective

/nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/ /noʊˈtɔɹiəs/

Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.

"The student was notorious for his disruptive behavior in class. "

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searched verb

/sɜːtʃt/ /sɝtʃt/

To look in (a place) for something.

"I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

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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. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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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. "