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 man nodded earnestly, and pointed with redoubled vigor to the after part of the galiot.
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
The atmosphere was so thick that the galiot was seen but for an instant, and it then disappeared in the dense mists.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
He informs me that officers and seamen labored with untiring energy to rescue the unfortunate persons on board of the galiot, and also to save the vessel itself.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
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