quinquereme (Meaning)
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quinquereme (n.)
A galley having five benches or banks of oars; as, an Athenian quinquereme.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quinquereme
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quinquereme Sentence Examples
- The Athenian fleet boasted hundreds of quinqueremes, warships with five banks of oars.
- Quinqueremes relied on skilled rowers to propel them through the water at incredible speeds.
- The bronze beaks at the bows of quinqueremes were designed to pierce enemy hulls.
- Roman legionaries often embarked on quinqueremes for amphibious assaults.
- Carthaginian quinqueremes played a crucial role in the Punic Wars against Rome.
- The construction of quinqueremes was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process.
- Skilled shipwrights carefully crafted quinqueremes using sturdy timbers and advanced techniques.
- The Phoenicians are credited with developing the quinquereme, which became a dominant warship in the Mediterranean.
- The Greeks and Romans adorned their quinqueremes with colorful sails and elaborate figureheads.
- The rise of the quinquereme marked a significant advancement in naval warfare, shaping the course of maritime battles for centuries.
FAQs About the word quinquereme
A galley having five benches or banks of oars; as, an Athenian quinquereme.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Athenian fleet boasted hundreds of quinqueremes, warships with five banks of oars.
Quinqueremes relied on skilled rowers to propel them through the water at incredible speeds.
The bronze beaks at the bows of quinqueremes were designed to pierce enemy hulls.
Roman legionaries often embarked on quinqueremes for amphibious assaults.
