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Buccaneer
01
a pirate, especially active in the Caribbean during the 17th century
Examples
Buccaneers raided Spanish ships for treasure.
The coast was terrorized by ruthless buccaneers.
02
a successful person, usually in business, who may employ dishonest or immoral techniques in order to succeed
Examples
The tycoon was labeled a corporate buccaneer.
Buccaneers of Wall Street changed the industry.
to buccaneer
01
to behave or act in the manner of a pirate, either literally or figuratively
Examples
They buccaneered along the coast, looting villages.
He buccaneered his way through the trade routes.
