galiot
Americannoun
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a small galley propelled by both sails and oars.
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a small ketchlike sailing vessel used for trade along the coast of Germany and nearby countries.
noun
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a small swift galley formerly sailed on the Mediterranean
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a shallow-draught ketch formerly used along the coasts of Germany and the Netherlands
Etymology
Origin of galiot
1325–75; Middle English galiote < Middle French < Medieval Latin galeota, diminutive of galea galley
Example Sentences
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The galiot sailed, and arrived safe at Loreto.
From Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers by Bulfinch, Thomas
The galiot came in, and anchored a cable's length from her.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
"If the galiot does not right when the masts are cut away, report to me."
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
Cleats and Gage, with their sharp axes, were dealing heavy blows at the masts of the galiot, while the crew of the gig and first cutter were clearing away the standing rigging.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
His galiot arrived at Cagayan, and proceeded on his voyage to Camboxa, where he found the King re-established on his throne by the Portuguese, Cabos Diego Belloso and Blas Ruiz.
From An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. by Zuniga, Martinez de
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