Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pirate

Able to be pirated.

present participle of pirate

Of, pertaining to, or similar to pirates. / (ornithology) Of a bird, practising kleptoparasitism.

simple past tense and past participle of pirate

plural of Pirate

(historical, nautical) The sailing route for many trade ships during the 17th century between North America and the Indian Ocean where pirates, with the intention of attacking, could be found along.

(uncommon, derogatory, vulgar slang) A gay man.

A person involved in air piracy.

(archaic) A highwayman. / (archaic) A swindler who operates at a port, deceiving sailors.