plural of buccaneer

simple past tense and past participle of buccaneer

present participle of buccaneer

(nautical) Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.

To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.

bold, reckless and unscrupulous

robbery on the high seas; piracy

A framework or grill upon which meat is laid to dry, or to be roasted. / (uncountable) Meat prepared in this way.

To dry meat on such a frame.

present participle of buccan