galleass

[ gal-ee-as ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a fighting galley, lateen-rigged on three masts, used in the Mediterranean Sea from the 15th to the 18th centuries.

galleass

/ ˈɡælɪˌæs /

noun

1. nautical a three-masted lateen-rigged galley used as a warship in the Mediterranean from the 15th to the 18th centuries

Word History and Origins

Origin of galleass¹

1535–45; < Old French galleasse, galiace < Old Italian galeaza (Venice), augmentative of galea galley

Word History and Origins

Origin of galleass¹

C16: from French galleasse, from Italian galeazza, from galea galley

Example Sentences

At the same time, the increased size, when compared to a standard war galley, didn’t allow the galleass to be as maneuverable as its oar-based predecessor.

From Realm of History

Compared to the low, crowded galley, the galleass was a roomy and much more seaworthy ship.

From Project Gutenberg

The galleass's guns were high above the water, and the galleys dreaded their plunging fire.

From Project Gutenberg

The galleass represented in Fig. 46 had a circular forecastle in which were mounted several guns, to be used in end-on attack.

From Project Gutenberg

The third, the great galleass "Florencia," went down in Tobermory Bay.

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The galleass had gone on the sands, and as the tide ebbed had fallen over on her side.

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