penteconter Synonyms
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penteconter Meaning
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penteconter (n.)
A Grecian vessel with fifty oars.
penteconter Sentence Examples
- The sleek penteconter cut through the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
- With fifty rowers propelling the penteconter, it reached an astonishing speed.
- The Greek penteconters dominated the seas during the Archaic period.
- The low profile of the penteconter allowed it to evade enemy detection.
- The spacious hold of the penteconter could accommodate both supplies and soldiers.
- The Corinthian penteconters were renowned for their maneuverability and speed.
- The Carthaginian penteconters were equipped with advanced sail technology.
- The Athenian navy employed penteconters as its primary vessels in the 5th century BCE.
- The Battle of Salamis witnessed a fierce clash between hundreds of Persian and Greek penteconters.
- The penteconter played a significant role in the expansion of Greek civilization throughout the Mediterranean region.
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A Grecian vessel with fifty oars.
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The sleek penteconter cut through the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
With fifty rowers propelling the penteconter, it reached an astonishing speed.
The Greek penteconters dominated the seas during the Archaic period.
The low profile of the penteconter allowed it to evade enemy detection.
