chebec

/ʃəˈbɛk/

Definitions

1. noun

A small sailing vessel, especially one used in the 16th to 18th centuries.

“The historical reenactment featured a replica of a 17th-century chebec in the harbor.”

2. verb

To sail or navigate a chebec.

“The crew had to chebec the ship through the narrow strait to avoid the rocks.”

Synonyms

  • brig
  • schooner

Antonyms

  • schooner
  • steamer