Zebec
Noun
UK
/ˈziː.bɛk/
US
/zəˈbɛk/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A small, fast sailing ship used long ago in the Mediterranean Sea.
Example
"The zebec moved quickly across the blue sea."
"Traders used zebecs to carry goods between ports in the Mediterranean."
"The museum showed a model of an old zebec used by sailors centuries ago."
Explanation
A zebec is a small sailing ship that was used in the Mediterranean Sea a long time ago. It had three sails (large pieces of cloth on a ship that catch the wind and help it move), and was known for being fast and easy to move. Example: The pirates sailed a zebec along the coast. Zebecs were used by merchants, traders, and sometimes pirates (sea robbers) to carry goods or travel between countries.