pirate ship

• Embarcación utilizada por piratas para atacar y saquear otros barcos en el mar, a menudo identificada por una bandera negra con una calavera y huesos cruzados, y por su velocidad y maniobrabilidad.

A vessel used by pirates for robbery and violence at sea, typically characterized by a black flag with a skull and crossbones.

1. Historical vesselA2formal

   A ship used by pirates for attacking other vessels and stealing cargo.

   barco pirata

   • The pirate ship sailed under a black flag with a skull and crossbones.
   • They discovered a sunken pirate ship off the coast of the Caribbean.
   • The crew of the pirate ship raided merchant vessels in the 17th century.

2. Playground equipmentA1informal

   A structure in a playground designed to resemble a ship, often with slides, ropes, and climbing areas.

   barco pirata de parque infantil

   • The children played on the pirate ship at the park.
   • The pirate ship has a slide and a climbing net.
   • My son loves the pirate ship because it has a steering wheel.