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privateer

noun

/ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

corsair, buccaneer, pirate, raider

naval officer, defender

privateer ship, licensed privateer, privateer captain

the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment