quadrireme
[ kwod-ruh-reem ]
noun
(in classical antiquity) a galley having four banks of oars.
Origin of quadrireme
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How to use quadrireme in a sentence
While two quadriremes and seven galleys with their crews were captured.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusHe therefore hurried to its assistance with two quadriremes.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusAll approving his design, and three quadriremes being added to that fleet which he had, he set sail for Patara.
The History of Rome, Books 37 to the End | Titus LiviusAnd from quadriremes down to light half-decked triremes, for purposes of war, he had twice as many as all these put together.
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