This usage refers to someone who engages in acts of robbery or violence at sea. It is typically associated with historical figures who attacked ships and coastal towns.

This phrase emphasizes the illegal or criminal aspect of someone who steals items from ships, underlining the maritime context of the theft.

Referring specifically to pirates who operated in the Caribbean during the late 17th century, this term often evokes images of adventure and swashbuckling.

This term is used to describe someone who engaged in plundering without allegiance to any particular nation, often used historically to refer to pirates and raiders.