bireme
a galley having two banks or tiers of oars.
Origin of bireme
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This is proved by another illustration of a bireme on the same vase, in which the steering oars are clearly seen.
Ancient and Modern Ships. | George C. V. HolmesThis Greek bireme, with its shallow hull and lofty, open superstructure, could hardy have been a seaworthy vessel.
Ancient and Modern Ships. | George C. V. HolmesThe large figures at the stern seem to point to the bireme of Fig. 74 being about to be used for racing purposes.
Ancient and Modern Ships. | George C. V. HolmesIn Appendix, p. 157, will be found an account of an eighth-century Greek bireme, recently discovered.
Ancient and Modern Ships. | George C. V. HolmesAs the bireme struck the high waves King Hiram advanced to the prow.
A King of Tyre | James M. Ludlow
British Dictionary definitions for bireme
/ (ˈbaɪriːm) /
an ancient galley having two banks of oars
Origin of bireme
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