pedalion

/pedˈæliən/

Definitions

1. noun

A small boat or skiff, especially one used to propel a larger vessel, such as a trireme, in ancient Greece.

“In the ancient naval museum, we saw a model of a trireme with its pedalion in tow.”

Synonyms

  • dinghy
  • skiff

Antonyms

  • frigate
  • galleon