English Explanatory Dictionary

pirate ship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any ship manned by pirates, especially a large wooden sailing ship armed with cannons and flying a Jolly Roger, as stereotyped in literature and film.
  2. A theme park ride in the form of a pirate ship that swings back and forth with seated riders secured on the deck.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɪ.ɹət ˌʃɪp/

Word forms

pirate ship pirate ships pirateship

Related words

letter of marque privateer
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