xebec (Meaning)
xebec (n.)
A small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sails, or both. Xebecs were formerly armed and used by corsairs.
Synonyms & Antonyms of xebec
xebec Sentence Examples
- The sleek xebec, with its lateen sails billowing in the wind, navigated the Mediterranean Sea with ease.
- The pirates' xebec lurked in the shadows, awaiting an unsuspecting merchant ship.
- The merchant ship defended itself valiantly against the attacking xebec.
- The xebec's maneuverability allowed it to outpace its pursuers.
- The corsairs used the xebec's speed and agility to raid coastal towns.
- The xebec's shallow draft enabled it to navigate treacherous shallow waters.
- The Spanish navy employed a fleet of xebecs to patrol the Straits of Gibraltar.
- The xebec's versatility made it a valuable asset for both traders and pirates.
- The design of the xebec served as a model for later ships.
- The replica xebecs at the maritime museum provide a glimpse into the grandeur of these historic vessels.
FAQs About the word xebec
A small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sa
pinnace, galley, galleon, clipper, lugger, cutter, caravel, square-rigger, shallop, sailer
No antonyms found.
The sleek xebec, with its lateen sails billowing in the wind, navigated the Mediterranean Sea with ease.
The pirates' xebec lurked in the shadows, awaiting an unsuspecting merchant ship.
The merchant ship defended itself valiantly against the attacking xebec.
The xebec's maneuverability allowed it to outpace its pursuers.
