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boarder

boarder

9.8
A person who forces entry onto a ship to attack and steal
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔrdər/
translation icon : pirata
  • The crew was on high alert for boarders as the enemy ships drew closer to their vessel.

Examples

  • During the battle, the soldiers prepared to fend off the boarders attempting to invade their ship.

  • Boarders aboard!

    Cutthroat Island (1995)

  • As cannon fire echoed across the sea, the pirates became known for their daring attacks as boarders on unsuspecting ships.

Synonyms

pirate
vsboarder
356 3.3

A person who attacks and robs ships at sea

enters ships by force during attacks rather than focusing on stealing
hijacker
vsboarder
  • NSFW
49 6.4

A person who illegally takes control of a vehicle by force or threat

enters ships by force during attacks rather than seizing overall vehicle control
buccaneer
vsboarder
24 9.5

A pirate who attacks and robs ships at sea

enters ships by force during hostile action rather than focusing on robbery
sea robber
vsboarder
  • Archaic
8.6

A person who steals from ships or coastal towns

enters ships by force during attacks rather than focusing on raiding and theft

Compounds

day boarder
  • UK
6.8

A student who eats at school during the day but goes home to sleep

Surface Forms

boarder singular
boarders plural

Morphology

boarder = board (transparent) = board + er

Agentive formation from the verb 'to board' (to enter a vessel), so 'boarder' straightforwardly means 'one who boards'.

Etymology

Boarder comes from the verb board, which means 'to go on a ship' or 'get on board'. That's why a boarder can mean someone who climbs onto a ship, often to attack it.