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kaping — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hijacking noun The act of illegally seizing control of a vehicle or taking over a process for another purpose.
  • piracy noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.

Senses

kaping is used for these senses in English:

  • hijacking The act of one who hijacks (in any sense).
  • piracy (crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
  • piracy A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.

piracy — full definition

  1. noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
  2. noun The unauthorized copying or distribution of material protected by copyright.

Related Dutch words