abbordare

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1)  to capture (an enemy ship) by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party
 * 2)  to collide with (a ship)
 * 3)  to go alongside (a ship) in order to load and unload passengers or goods
 * 4)  to accost, to approach, to pick up
 * 5)  to face (an opponent)
 * 6)  to board