HyperDic: buccaneering

English > 1 sense of the word buccaneering:
NOUNactbuccaneering, piracyhijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts
English > buccaneering: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningHijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
Synonympiracy
Broaderhighjacking, hijackingrobbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
Spanishfilibusterismo, piratería
Catalanfilibusterisme, pirateria

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