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galleon Definition and Meaning in English (galleon definition)

noun
Synonyms:carrackman-of-war
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Galleon definition: A large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries, often for war or trade.

Definitions of Galleon

  1. 1noun

    A large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries, often for war or trade.

Example Sentences

historical

“The Spanish galleons were famous for carrying treasure across the Atlantic.”

general

“A replica of a 17th-century galleon sailed into the harbor.”

Synonyms

carrackman-of-war

Antonyms

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Galleon definition: A large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries, often for war or trade.
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'Galleon' translates to 'galleon' in English. Galleon definition: A large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries, often for war or trade.
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