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quinquereme

quinquereme

9.9
An ancient fighting ship with five rows of oars on each side
  • noun
  • /ˈkwɪŋkəˌriːm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Greek fleet consisted of several quinqueremes, each powered by five rows of strong oarsmen.

Examples

  • During the naval battle, the enemy's quinquereme swiftly outmaneuvered our ships with its impressive speed.

  • Archaeologists discovered an ancient model of a quinquereme, showcasing its complex design and oar arrangement.

  • The Roman fleet launched a powerful quinquereme against their enemies during the naval battle.

  • Historians believe that building a quinquereme required advanced shipbuilding skills and many resources.

  • A quinquereme could carry hundreds of rowers and soldiers across the Mediterranean Sea.

  • The ancient quinquereme was a formidable warship.

  • Did the Romans use a quinquereme for naval battles?

Synonyms

galley
vsquinquereme
7 8.9

A long, narrow ship from ancient times moved by oars and sometimes sails for war or trade

is a specific ancient warship with five rows of oars per side

How Many

quinquereme
  • Specialized
9.9
trireme
1 9.9
bireme
  • Archaic
9.9
monoreme
  • Archaic
9.9

Surface Forms

quinquereme singular
quinqueremes plural

Etymology

Quinquereme comes from Latin parts quinque 'five' and remus 'oar'. So the name points to a ship with five rows of oars on each side, which is why it means an ancient warship powered by many rowers.