Translate pirate | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of pirate
noun
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea. a person who appropriates or reproduces the work of another for profit without permission, usually in contravention of patent or copyright:software pirates a person or organization that broadcasts radio or television programs without official authorization: [as modifier]:a pirate radio station
verb
[with object] 1 (often as adjective
pirated)
use or reproduce (another’s work) for profit without permission, usually in contravention of patent or copyright:he sold pirated tapes of Hollywood blockbusters a competing company cannot pirate its intellectual achievements
2 dated rob or plunder (a ship).
