difference between pirates and smugglers

[Wados]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Synonyms for robber and burglar", question 6

Even nowadays ......... are still ranging the oceans and no one can feel safe against them.

(a) smugglers
(b) pirates
(c) trespassers
(d) thieves

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Synonyms for robber and burglar", answer 6

Even nowadays pirates are still ranging the oceans and no one can feel safe against them.

Correct answer: (b) pirates

Your answer was: incorrect
Even nowadays smugglers are still ranging the oceans and no one can feel safe against them.
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explain the difference between pirates and smugglers?

Wados

[Kitosdad]

Pirates used to work " openly ", flying the Jolly Roger flag to advertise their presence.

Smugglers use every device possible to disguise their operations, usually working only in the hours of darkness.

Hope this helps.
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[Infin1ty]

Thanks for your explanation, Bill. And this question reminds me of the Somali pirates...

Would you please also tell me if there is a difference between corsair and pirate boat? Which is commonly used?
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[Kitosdad]

Hello again Infinity, a Corsair WAS the ultimate pirate vessel. Fully rigged with sails for extra speed and heavily cannoned for battle. A terror of the High Seas in those days.

A modern Pirate ship can be almost anything that floats and has an engine. Usually high-speed boats that were / are used by people like the Greenpeace organisation.
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