galleon (Meaning)
galleon (n)
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
galleon (n.)
A sailing vessel of the 15th and following centuries, often having three or four decks, and used for war or commerce. The term is often rather indiscriminately applied to any large sailing vessel.
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galleon Sentence Examples
- The Spanish galleon laden with gold and silver sailed majestically across the Atlantic.
- Pirates sought to intercept the galleon for its precious cargo.
- The towering galleon boasted multiple decks, adorned with intricate carvings.
- The rigging of the galleon creaked under the force of the strong winds.
- The galleon's hold was filled with barrels of rum, spices, and gunpowder.
- The ship's physician on board the galleon tended to the sick and injured.
- The galleon's navigator meticulously plotted the ship's course using a sextant.
- The captain's cabin on the galleon was luxurious, complete with a writing desk and maps.
- The galleon's crew sang sea shanties to pass the time during long journeys.
- The galleon was a vital vessel for trade and exploration during the Age of Discovery.
FAQs About the word galleon
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuriesA sailing vessel of the 15t
sloop, square-rigger, schooner, clipper, cutter, corvette, shallop, pinnace, outrigger,caravel
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The Spanish galleon laden with gold and silver sailed majestically across the Atlantic.
Pirates sought to intercept the galleon for its precious cargo.
The towering galleon boasted multiple decks, adorned with intricate carvings.
The rigging of the galleon creaked under the force of the strong winds.
