privateerA pirate ship that has been authorized to attack enemy ships during wartime
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A private ship licensed to attack an enemy's shipping."The privateer preyed on the enemy's cargo vessels."
piracyThe act of attacking and robbing ships at sea.
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The practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea"Piracy was rampant in the Caribbean in the 17th century."
buccaneerA pirate, originally off the Spanish American coasts.
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A pirate, especially one who preyed on ships during the 17th century"The notorious buccaneer terrorized the Spanish ships."
lootGoods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war.
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Steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot"The pirates are known to loot ships for expensive cargo."
brigantinesA kind of small ship that pirates often used.
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A two-masted sailing ship"The pirate fleet was comprised of several brigantines."