1. the practice of acting as a pirate or engaging in piracy
Usage: archaic; nautical

Examples

• The old sailor told tales of picarooning in the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy.
• Historical records document extensive picarooning along the Spanish Main in the 17th century.
• The captain was accused of picarooning after attacking merchant vessels.
• Picarooning was a dangerous but potentially lucrative occupation for desperate men.
• The governor issued proclamations against picarooning in colonial waters.