carrack
nounfeminine/kɐˈʁakɐ/low
car·ra·ca
Definition
An old round sailing ship of large tonnage, used in the 15th to 17th centuries for trade and transport.
The Portuguese carracks were famous for their voyages to India.
The carrack was a precursor to the galleon.
Common collocations
carrack ship
Etymology
Do árabe 'harraqa' (tipo de navio).