air pirate
The term "air pirate" can refer to both real-world hijackers and fictional characters in literature and media.
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Definition
B2Aviation
(formal, legal)A person who seizes control of an aircraft by force, often for political or criminal reasons.
Example
- The air pirate demanded a ransom after taking control of the plane.
B2Science Fiction
(informal, literary)A fictional character who travels by aircraft and plunders other aircraft, similar to a traditional pirate.
Example
- In the novel, the air pirate roams the skies, attacking airships and stealing valuable cargo.
Similar
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