snakeship

/ˈneɪkʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A ship, especially a pirate ship, with a shallow draft that can navigate shallow waters, often used in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The historical reenactment of the pirate’s snakeship sailed through the narrow channels of the Caribbean.”

Synonyms

  • corsair
  • pirateship

Antonyms

  • cruiser
  • warship