lorcha (Meaning)
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lorcha (n.)
A kind of light vessel used on the coast of China, having the hull built on a European model, and the rigging like that of a Chinese junk.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lorcha
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lorcha Sentence Examples
- The lorcha, a hybrid Chinese-Western vessel, sailed the Pearl River Delta with ease.
- The lorcha's shallow draft allowed it to navigate treacherous shallow waters.
- Cantonese pirates used lorchas to terrorize coastal settlements.
- Western traders eagerly chartered lorchas for their fast and reliable transport.
- The British Royal Navy employed lorchas as auxiliary warships during the Opium Wars.
- The distinctive sails of the lorcha were adorned with intricate Chinese calligraphy.
- The crew of the lorcha was a mix of Chinese and European sailors.
- The lorcha played a crucial role in the Battle of the Bogue, marking the start of the Anglo-Chinese conflict.
- After the Opium Wars, lorchas were used primarily for coastal trade and passenger transport.
- The last surviving lorcha, the Jingyuan, is now preserved as a historical monument in Shanghai.
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A kind of light vessel used on the coast of China, having the hull built on a European model, and the rigging like that of a Chinese junk.
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No antonyms found.
The lorcha, a hybrid Chinese-Western vessel, sailed the Pearl River Delta with ease.
The lorcha's shallow draft allowed it to navigate treacherous shallow waters.
Cantonese pirates used lorchas to terrorize coastal settlements.
Western traders eagerly chartered lorchas for their fast and reliable transport.
