carrack

/ˈkɛrək/
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Other forms: carracks

Definitions of carrack
  1. noun
    a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman
    synonyms: carack
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    type of:
    galleon
    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
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