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galleass

galleass

9.9
A large fast armed ship with sails and oars used in the Mediterranean
  • noun
  • /ˈɡæl.i.əs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : galeaza
  • The galleass was an impressive sight on the horizon.

Examples

  • Historians studied the remains of a sunken galleass found off the coast of Italy.

  • A galleass combined both sails and oars, making it faster than most other warships of its time.

  • The Venetian navy deployed a galleass to protect its merchant convoys from pirates.

  • Many galleasses were used for naval battles in the Mediterranean.

  • The galleass was known for its speed and firepower during naval battles in the Mediterranean.

  • In the 17th century, a galleass could carry a large crew and was often used for trade and warfare.

  • As she sailed across the calm waters, the majestic galleass cut through the waves with impressive agility.

Surface Forms

galleass singular
galleasses plural

Etymology

Galleass comes from the Italian galeazza, which meant a 'large galley' and is related to the English word galley. That's why a galleass refers to a big, fast, heavily armed ship that used both sails and oars.