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galleons Definition and Meaning in English (galleons definition)

noun
Synonyms:carrackstall ships
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Galleons definition: Galleons were large, multi-decked sailing ships, typically three-masted, used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries for both warfare and trade.

Definitions of Galleons

  1. 1noun

    Galleons were large, multi-decked sailing ships, typically three-masted, used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries for both warfare and trade.

Example Sentences

historical

“The Spanish Armada was composed of many powerful galleons.”

Synonyms

carrackstall ships

Antonyms

dinghiesrowboats

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Galleons definition: Galleons were large, multi-decked sailing ships, typically three-masted, used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries for both warfare and trade.
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'Galleons' translates to 'galleons' in English. Galleons definition: Galleons were large, multi-decked sailing ships, typically three-masted, used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries for both warfare and trade.
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