Meaning of buccaneering in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌbəkəˈnɪrɪŋ/

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1. Noun

   buccaneering

   Definitions

   1. robbery on the high seas

   Examples

   • « taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it »

   Derived terms

   • commandeer
   • highjack
   • hijack
   • pirate

Browse dictionary

• buccaneer
• buccal cavity
• buccal artery
• buccal
• buccaneering
• buccinator muscle
• Buccinidae
• Bucconidae
• buccula