barque (Meaning)
barque (n)
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
barque (n.)
Formerly, any small sailing vessel, as a pinnace, fishing smack, etc.; also, a rowing boat; a barge. Now applied poetically to a sailing vessel or boat of any kind.
A three-masted vessel, having her foremast and mainmast square-rigged, and her mizzenmast schooner-rigged.
Same as 3d Bark, n.
Synonyms & Antonyms of barque
barque Sentence Examples
- The majestic barque sailed gracefully across the open ocean, its sails billowing in the wind.
- The captain stood watch on the barque's deck, his eyes scanning the horizon for approaching ships.
- The crew of the barque worked tirelessly to keep the vessel on course, battling against relentless waves.
- The barque's hold was filled with precious cargo, bound for distant shores.
- The storm raged fiercely, threatening to overwhelm the barque, but the crew held fast.
- The barque was a lifeline for the isolated island community, bringing supplies and connecting them to the outside world.
- The barque's captain was a seasoned mariner, with a lifetime of experience navigating treacherous seas.
- The barque's arrival at the harbor was greeted with joy and anticipation.
- The barque played a crucial role in the exploration of new lands, carrying intrepid adventurers to distant frontiers.
- The barque's history was etched into its weathered hull, a testament to its countless voyages and encounters.
FAQs About the word barque
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) mastsFormerly, any small sailing vessel, as a pinnace, fishing smack, etc.; also, a rowing boat; a barge. Now applied poetically
peel,husk, skin, shell, hull, pare, shuck, expose, bare,scale
calm (down), calm (down),simmer down, simmer down,
The majestic barque sailed gracefully across the open ocean, its sails billowing in the wind.
The captain stood watch on the barque's deck, his eyes scanning the horizon for approaching ships.
The crew of the barque worked tirelessly to keep the vessel on course, battling against relentless waves.
The barque's hold was filled with precious cargo, bound for distant shores.
