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 Definitions of xebec  [ˈzi bɛk]  

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Definition of 'xebec' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) xebec
a small three-masted vessel of the Mediterranean, formerly much used by corsairs and later employed in commerce.

Etymology:  (1750–60; alter. of earlier chebec < F < Catalan xabec or Sp xabeque (now jabeque), both < Ar shabbāk)

Definition of 'xebec' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) xebec
a small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sails, or both. Xebecs were formerly armed and used by corsairs


Definitions of 'xebec' The Nuttall Encyclopedia 

1.  xebec
a small three-masted vessel with lateen and square sails, used formerly in the Mediterranean by the Algerine pirates, and mounted with guns.



'xebec' - Nearby Entries  

xanthospermous  xanthoxylene  xanthoxylum  xebec  xeme  xenelasia  xenia  



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