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Meaning of carrack
Wordnet
carrack (n)
a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman
Webster
carrack (n.)
See Carack.
carrack Sentence Examples
- The carrack was a large sailing ship used extensively during the Age of Discovery.
- Portuguese explorers relied on carracks like the São Gabriel to navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic.
- The carrack's design made it suitable for long voyages across the open ocean.
- Merchants transported valuable goods such as spices and silks aboard carracks from Asia to Europe.
- The carrack's three or four masts supported vast sails that propelled it across vast distances.
- The Santa Maria, known for its role in Columbus's expedition, was a type of carrack.
- The carrack's high sides and sturdy construction made it capable of withstanding rough seas.
- Shipbuilders employed advanced techniques to construct and outfit carracks for exploration and trade.
- The carrack's cargo hold could accommodate large quantities of goods for trading purposes.
- Despite their historical significance, few intact examples of carracks remain today.
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a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantmanSee Carack.
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The carrack was a large sailing ship used extensively during the Age of Discovery.
Portuguese explorers relied on carracks like the São Gabriel to navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic.
The carrack's design made it suitable for long voyages across the open ocean.
Merchants transported valuable goods such as spices and silks aboard carracks from Asia to Europe.
