Definitions

1. noun

A type of sailing vessel with a single mast, typically with a fore-and-aft rig, and a square-rigged mainsail.

“The old sailor was an expert in navigating the barkentine through the treacherous waters of the coast.”

2. noun

A sailing ship with a single mast, carrying a fore-and-aft rig, and square-rigged mainsail, especially one with three or more masts.

“The barkentine was a classic example of 19th-century sailing technology.”