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Privateering
Translation of "privateering" into Russian
privateering
Noun
UK
/ˌpraɪ.və.tɪəˈrɪŋ/
US
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
privateering
Privateering was a common practice during the Age of Sail.
Каперство было обычной практикой в эпоху парусного флота.
privateer
Verbprivateering
Gerund
UK
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪə/
US
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr/
privateer
privateers
privateered Past Simple / Past Participle
privateering Gerund
Additional translations
вести каперство
Definitions
privateering
Noun
UK
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
The practice of engaging in maritime warfare under a commission of war, typically involving privately owned ships authorized by a government to attack foreign vessels during wartime.
During the 18th century, privateering was a common practice, with many sailors seeking fortune by capturing enemy ships.
privateer
Verb
UK
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪə/
US
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr/
To engage in privateering, which is the act of attacking and capturing enemy ships during wartime under a government commission.
During the war, the captain decided to privateer, capturing several enemy vessels for profit.
privateering
Pres. Participle
UK
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
Relating to or engaged in the practice of privateering.
The navy captured several privateering ships during the conflict.
Idioms and phrases
privateering license
The captain secured a privateering license from the government.
лицензия на каперство
Капитан получил лицензию на каперство от правительства.
privateering activities
Privateering activities increased during the war.
капские действия
Капские действия участились во время войны.
privateering ship
The privateering ship was loaded with cannons.
капский корабль
Капский корабль был оснащён пушками.
privateering venture
He invested heavily in a privateering venture.
капское предприятие
Он вложил много средств в капское предприятие.
privateering expedition
The privateering expedition was successful.
капская экспедиция
Капская экспедиция была успешной.