xebec Definition
- 1a small three-masted Mediterranean sailing ship with lateen and square sails
- 2a small fishing boat used in the Mediterranean
Using xebec: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "xebec" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The xebec was a common sight in the Mediterranean during the 18th century.
Example
The fishermen set out to sea in their xebec early in the morning.
xebec Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for xebec
- vessel
- sailing ship
- fishing boat
Phrases with xebec
xebeccer
a sailor who works on a xebec
Example
He spent most of his life as a xebeccer, traveling across the Mediterranean.
xebeque
an alternative spelling of xebec
Example
The xebeque was a popular ship among Mediterranean sailors.
xebeck
an alternative spelling of xebec
Example
The xebeck was commonly used for fishing in the Mediterranean.
Origins of xebec
from French 'chebec', from Ottoman Turkish 'şebek'
Summary: xebec in Brief
'Xebec' [ziːbɛk] is a type of small sailing ship or fishing boat that originated in the Mediterranean. It has three masts and uses both lateen and square sails. The term is often used to refer to ships from the 18th century, but it is still used today for fishing boats in the region.
