xebec

noun

/ˈzɛbɛk/

A small, fast sailing ship that was commonly used in the Mediterranean, especially for trade and piracy during the 16th to 19th centuries.

1. The pirates sailed their xebec swiftly through the narrow straits.

2. Many xebecs were used by traders along the coastal routes of the Mediterranean.

The xebec is characterized by a narrow hull and shaped sails, often rigged with three masts and lateen sails.