Galleon (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Spanish galleon was a powerful symbol of the country's naval prowess during the Age of Exploration.
- A full-scale replica of a 16th-century galleon serves as a museum ship, educating visitors about its rich maritime history.
- As the galleon navigated through treacherous waters, its crew remained vigilant, scanning the horizon for signs of pirate ships.
- Spanish galleons laden with gold and other treasure were often targeted by European privateers during the 17th century.
- Historians believe that a sunken galleon, discovered off the coast of South America, may have been part of the ill-fated expeditions of the conquistadors.