angaria

/ˌændʒɑːˈriːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A ship or vessel, especially a large one; a merchant ship.

“The merchant brought his goods to an angaria and set sail for the next port.”

2. noun

A large ship or vessel used for war or piracy.

“The pirates sailed on an angaria, which was feared by all the coastal towns.”

Synonyms

  • ship
  • vessel

Antonyms

  • land
  • terrestrial