Edward Teach (Noun)
Meaning
An English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, was one of the most notorious pirates in history.
- The infamous pirate Edward Teach was known for his long black beard and fearlessness in battle.
- Before becoming a pirate, Edward Teach worked as a privateer for the British during the War of the Spanish Succession.
- Edward Teach's pirate ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, was a formidable vessel that struck fear into the hearts of many sailors.
- Edward Teach's reign of terror was eventually brought to an end in 1718 when he was killed in battle by Robert Maynard and his crew.