pirate
US /ˈpaɪr.ət/
UK /ˈpaɪr.ət/
1.
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
:
•
The ship was attacked by pirates.
•
Stories of daring pirates often involve hidden treasure.
2.
a person who illegally reproduces or distributes copyrighted material
:
•
Software pirates cost companies millions of dollars.
•
He was accused of being a music pirate.
1.
to illegally reproduce or distribute copyrighted material
:
•
It is illegal to pirate movies.
•
They tried to pirate the software, but failed.