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carrack

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kɐˈʁakɐ/car·ra·ca

Definition

1

An old round sailing ship of large tonnage, used in the 15th to 17th centuries for trade and transport.

Usage examples

The Portuguese carracks were famous for their voyages to India.
The carrack was a precursor to the galleon.

Common combinations

carrack ship