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galleons

/ˈɡæliənz/ /ˈɡæliənz̩/

Meanings
noun
A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.

Examples :

"Centuries ago, galleons sailed the oceans, carrying treasures between Europe and the Americas. "
nautical sailing vehicle military history

Related Words

Illustration three

three noun

/θɹiː/ /fɹiː/

The digit/figure 3.

"The number three is written with the digit three. "

Illustration sailing

sailing verb

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

"The sailboat was sailing swiftly across the lake. "

Illustration sailed

sailed verb

/seɪld/

To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

"The small boat sailed across the lake, pushed by the strong wind. "

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treasures noun

/ˈtɹɛʒəz/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚz/

A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

"The museum displayed ancient gold coins and jewelry, which were part of the country's national treasures. "

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carrying verb

/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

"She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "

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rigged verb

/ɹɪɡd/

To fit out with a harness or other equipment.

"The mountain climber carefully rigged his harness before starting his ascent. "

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

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oceans noun

/ˈoʊʃənz/ /ˈoʊʃnz/

One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

"The oceans separate North America from Asia. "

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masted verb

/ˈmæstɪd/ /ˈmɑːstɪd/

To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).

"The shipyard workers masted the new sailboat yesterday, preparing it for its maiden voyage. "

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square noun

/skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/

A polygon with four sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.

"The floor tiles were arranged in perfect squares. "

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "