Pronunciation: /friːbuːt/
noun a pirate or lawless adventurer
A1 A freeboot is a pirate or plunderer who robs at sea.
A2 The freeboot was known for raiding ships along the coast.
B1 The freeboot's crew was feared throughout the region for their ruthless tactics.
B2 The freeboot amassed a fortune by looting merchant vessels.
C1 The freeboot's reign of terror came to an end when he was captured by the navy.
C2 Despite his reputation as a freeboot, he was eventually pardoned and allowed to retire in peace.
verb to act as a pirate or plunderer
A1 The pirate would freeboot other ships for treasure.
A2 The thief tried to freeboot the store, but was caught by security.
B1 The hackers attempted to freeboot the company's database for valuable information.
B2 The rebels planned to freeboot the government's communication system to disrupt their operations.
C1 The spy agency was accused of freebooting sensitive data from foreign governments.
C2 The cybercriminals were skilled at freebooting financial institutions for large sums of money.
formal The freeboot was arrested for piracy on the high seas.
informal The freeboot was caught stealing from other ships.
slang That freeboot is always up to no good.
figurative He was a freeboot in the world of business, always looking for ways to profit at the expense of others.
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