carrack
1 synonym for carrack, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A big European sailing ship from the 14th to the 17th centuries, like a caravel but with square sails on its front two masts.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nau
How to use carrack
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a Portuguese carrack
a merchant carrack
a carrack under full sail
The word is historical and appears mainly in writing about old ships and sea history.
Etymology
The word came into English from French caraque, which goes back to Latin carraca and, before that, carrus, meaning a wagon. Some have suggested a link to an Arabic word instead.
Full origin of carrack →Frequently asked questions
What is a carrack?
A carrack was a big European sailing ship from the 14th to the 17th centuries. It was similar to a caravel.
How do you pronounce carrack?
In American English it is pronounced KAR-uk, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is carack a correct spelling of carrack?
Yes, carack and carrick are alternative spellings of the same word.
