Definition of Galleon

1. Noun. A large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries.

Specialized synonyms: Carack, Carrack
Generic synonyms: Sailing Ship, Sailing Vessel

Definition of Galleon

1. n. A sailing vessel of the 15th and following centuries, often having three or four decks, and used for war or commerce. The term is often rather indiscriminately applied to any large sailing vessel.

Definition of Galleon

1. Noun. (nautical) A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks. ¹

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Definition of Galleon

1. a large sailing vessel [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Galleon

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gallaunt
gallberry
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gallbladders
galled
gallein
galleins
galleon (current term)
galleons
galleot
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galleria
gallerias
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galleries
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gallery
gallery forest
gallery organ

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