pirating

Meanings

• verb

  The act of sailing the open seas and illegally attacking and looting ships, especially those of other nations.

  - "Pirates often raided merchant ships for their valuable cargo."
  - "The pirate captain led his crew in a successful pirating attack on a Spanish galleon."

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Synonyms

counterfeit , plagiarize

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Variants

List of all variants of pirating that leads to same result
pirate , pirated , pirates , pirating

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'pirigan', meaning 'to rob'.

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Trivia

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1. The Jolly Roger, or skull and crossbones flag, was not always used by pirates. It first appeared in the late 17th century.

2. The most famous pirate of all time is probably Blackbeard, who operated in the Caribbean during the early 18th century.

3. Pirates were not always criminals. In some cases, they were privateers, who were given letters of marque by their governments to attack enemy ships during times of war.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pirate: A person who engages in piracy.

2. Pirate Ship: A ship used by pirates to attack and loot other vessels.

3. Golden Age of Piracy: A period of increased piracy in the 17th and early 18th centuries, particularly in the Caribbean.

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Culture

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Pirating has been romanticized in popular culture, often depicted in literature, films, and music. It is a symbol of rebellion and freedom, but also of lawlessness and danger.

How to Memorize "pirating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pirate ship sailing on the open sea, with a skull and crossbones flag flying in the wind. Visualize the pirates wearing eye patches and parrots on their shoulders, and the treasure they have stolen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pirating' with 'pirates', 'treasure', and 'the open sea'. Try to remember the image of a pirate ship and its crew when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Pirates Plunder Precious Plunder' to help remember the meaning of 'pirating'. 'Pirates' reminds you of pirates, 'Plunder' reminds you of looting, and 'Precious Plunder' reminds you of valuable treasure.

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