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Noun carack has 1 sense
  1. carrack, carack - a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman
    --1 is a kind of galleon

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Term: Carack

Description:

A carack refers to a type of large, square-rigged sailing ship that was commonly used during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was typically three or four-masted and had a high rounded stern. Caracks were primarily used for trade and exploration.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun - Historical Sailing Ship

A carack is a historical sailing ship with a distinctive square rigging and rounded stern.

Example Sentence: The carack sailed across the vast ocean, carrying valuable goods from distant lands.

Sense 2: Noun - Large Cargo Ship

In modern usage, a carack may refer to a large cargo ship used for transporting goods on rivers or lakes.

Example Sentence: The carack transported tons of merchandise from the port to various cities along the river.

Sense 3: Verb - Maneuver Like a Carack

The term 'carack' can also be used as a verb to describe the act of maneuvering or sailing like a carack ship.

Example Sentence: The small boat skillfully caracked through the waves, mimicking the graceful movements of a larger ship.

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