xebec

Meanings

• noun

  A type of Mediterranean two-masted sailing vessel, originally from the western Mediterranean, with square sails on both masts and a lateen-rigged foresail.

  - "The xebec was a popular ship design in the Mediterranean Sea during the 16th and 17th centuries."
  - "The pirate captain sailed the xebec through the stormy waters of the Caribbean."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈziːbɛk/
   
   
   
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Variants

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xebec , xebecs

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'jabeque', derived from the Arabic word 'sabikah' or 'sabiqah', meaning 'small, swift ship'.

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Trivia

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1. The xebec was the preferred ship of choice for the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.

2. The xebec was also known as a 'carrackette' or a 'carracket'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Galleon: A large, three-masted sailing vessel, popular during the 16th to 18th centuries, used for long-distance trade and exploration.

2. Caravel: A small, lateen-rigged sailing vessel, popular during the Age of Discovery, characterized by its triangular sails and pointed bow.

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Culture

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The xebec was a significant maritime vessel in the Mediterranean region during the Age of Discovery. It was often used by pirates due to its maneuverability and speed. In literature, the xebec has been featured in works such as 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson.

How to Memorize "xebec"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a two-masted sailing vessel with square sails on both masts and a lateen-rigged foresail. Imagine the ship navigating the Mediterranean Sea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xebec' with Mediterranean sailing vessels and pirates.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'xebec' as a 'quick' Mediterranean ship, with 'x' representing the quickness and 'ebec' representing the Mediterranean vessel.

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