Definition

To engage in acts of piracy or plunder, often in a lawless manner.

Example

The pirates decided to freeboot along the coast, searching for ships to raid.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about those pirates who used to freeboot on the high seas?

Yeah, I've read some crazy stories about them!

It's wild how they would just go and plunder ships without a second thought.

Absolutely! They lived such adventurous but dangerous lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Freeboot → It originates from the Dutch word 'vrijbuiter', where 'vrij' means free and 'buit' means booty or plunder. The term refers to someone who takes goods freely, often in a piratical manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who takes 'booty' ('buit') freely ('vrij') — that's why freeboot refers to someone who plunders.

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