caïque

or ca·ique

[ kah-eek ]

noun

1. a single-masted sailing vessel used on the eastern Mediterranean Sea, having a sprit mainsail, a square topsail, and two or more other sails.
2. a long, narrow rowboat used on the Bosporus.

caïque

/ kaɪˈiːk /

noun

1. a long narrow light rowing skiff used on the Bosporus
2. a sailing vessel of the E Mediterranean with a sprit mainsail, square topsail, and two or more jibs or other sails

Word History and Origins

Origin of caïque¹

1615–25; < French < Italian caicco < Turkish kayιk; replacing caik < Turkish kayιk

Word History and Origins

Origin of caïque¹

C17: from French, from Italian caicco, from Turkish kayik

Example Sentences

Caique da Silva Vieira and his partner Pamella are also now looking to move somewhere safer with their eight-month-old daughter, after they decided to stay put during Tuesday's downpours, witnessing the disaster for themselves.

From BBC

"We heard a bang and we thought it was the electricity cables," Caique explained.

From BBC

Casa Nem has set aside a floor to quarantine new arrivals like Caíque Gomes, 20, who fled the prejudice of his parents in Rio’s blue collar Bangu neighbourhood because they objected to the way he dressed and behaved as a gay man.

From The Guardian

And when striker Caique Rodrigues scored the team’s only goal, its supporters - mostly girlfriends and a handful of family members - screamed and shouted in excitement, temporarily drowning out their rivals’ more numerous, largely male fan base.

From Washington Times

And when striker Caique Rodrigues scored the team’s only goal, its supporters – mostly girlfriends and a handful of family members – screamed and shouted in excitement, temporarily drowning out their rivals’ more numerous, largely male fan base.

From Seattle Times