air pirate

Australia/ˈeːˌpɑeɹət/

noun

A pirate who travels by aircraft and targets other aircraft, analogously to the actions of a traditional seafaring pirate against ships.

Meanings

nounair pirate (plural air pirates)

plural air pirates

  1. fantasyA pirate who travels by aircraft and targets other aircraft, analogously to the actions of a traditional seafaring pirate against ships.
  2. A person involved in air piracy (aircraft hijacking).
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APA

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Chicago

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