penteconter

[pen-tuh-kon-ter]

penteconter Definition

an ancient Greek galley with fifty oars.

Using penteconter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penteconter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The penteconters were used by the Greeks in the Persian Wars.

  • Example

    The penteconter was a fast and maneuverable ship.

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Summary: penteconter in Brief

A 'penteconter' [pen-tuh-kon-ter] is an ancient Greek galley with fifty oars. It was a fast and maneuverable ship used by the Greeks in the Persian Wars.