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carrack Definition

car·rack (kar′ək)

noun

galleon

Etymology: ME carrack < OFr caraque < OSp carraca < Ar qarāqīr, pl. of qurqūr, merchant ship: < ? Gr kerkouros, a light vessel < kerkos, tail + oura, tail, stern (see uro-)

carrack Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Portuguese: A Portuguese carrack before the wind. © NMM It is hardly surprising that the Portuguese have a rich maritime heritage.
  • fifteenth: By the end of the fifteenth century carracks of 600-700 tons were common.

Noun used with modifier

  • century: By the end of the fifteenth century carracks of 600-700 tons were common.

Browse dictionary entries near carrack

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  5. ‹ carport
  6. ‹ carpophore
  7. ‹ carpophagous
  8. ‹ carpool
  9. ‹ carpology
  10. ‹ carpogonium
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