xebec Meaning & Definition
/ˈziːbɛk/
What Does Xebec Mean?
Xebec is used as a noun meaning A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern.
Xebec at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈziːbɛk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | xebecs |
Xebec Definition (Noun)
- A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern.
Synonyms of Xebec
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Xebec synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Xebec
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Xebec in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
xebec (plural xebecs)
Words That Rhyme With Xebec
Origin of Xebec
From French chebec, from Spanish xabeque or Catalan xabec or Italian sciabecco, from Arabic شُبَّاك (šubbāk, “fishing-net”). Not to be confused with the sambuq, an Indian-Sea vessel.
Pronouncing Xebec
The standard pronunciation of xebec is //ˈziːbɛk//, spoken in 1 syllable.