Carack (Noun)
Meaning
A large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carrack, a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman, transported goods between European ports and North Africa.
- A typical carrack was equipped with three or four masts, a square-rigged foremast, and lateen-rigged main and mizzen masts.
- During the Age of Exploration, the carrack was a preferred ship design for oceanic voyages due to its stability and cargo capacity.
- Columbus's Santa Maria was a carrack that played a significant role in the European discovery of the Americas.
- The carrack's ability to navigate both open ocean and coastal waters made it an ideal vessel for maritime trade in the Mediterranean region.