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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These sails were accordingly hoisted, the Josephine came about, and stood off in the direction towards which the galiot was supposed to have drifted.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
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
It was certain that eleven hundred guilders would cover the whole expense of putting the galiot in perfect repair, and the balance of this sum was handed to the skipper.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
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