XEBEC Meaning and
Definition
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Xebec is a nautical term referring to a type of sailing vessel commonly used in the Mediterranean during the 16th to 19th centuries. It is typically a three-masted ship with a distinctive hull and rigging design. The word "xebec" itself is believed to have originated from the Arabic term "shabbak," meaning a small warship.
The xebec's hull is characterized by a slender and elongated shape, often with a sharp bow and an overhanging poop deck at its stern. Its three masts are usually equipped with lateen sails, allowing for efficient sailing against the prevailing winds in the Mediterranean. The lateen sails, triangular in shape, are attached diagonally to the masts, providing better maneuverability and enabling the xebec to sail closer to the wind.
Xebecs were versatile ships, serving both as merchant vessels and warships. They were often used by Mediterranean pirates known as the Barbary corsairs, who capitalized on the xebec's agility and speed to conduct raids and engage in naval battles. These ships were well-suited for coastal navigation and could sail swiftly in shallow waters.
While xebecs gradually declined in popularity with the advent of steam-powered vessels, their historical significance and unique design remain highly regarded. Today, xebecs are often recreated and featured in maritime museums or used in reenactments of historical events, providing a fascinating glimpse into the seafaring traditions of the Mediterranean.
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A small three-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean Sea.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for XEBEC
- xebic
- sebec
- xwbec
- xsbec
- xdbec
- xrbec
- x4bec
- x3bec
- xevec
- xenec
- xehec
- xegec
- xebwc
- xebsc
- xebdc
- xebrc
- xeb4c
- xeb3c
- xebex
- xebev
Etymology of XEBEC
The word "xebec" has its origins in Arabic. It comes from the Arabic word "شباك" (shabbāk), which means "net" or "network". Originally, it referred to a specific type of Mediterranean sailing ship with three masts and lateen sails. The term was borrowed into various European languages, including Spanish (xabeque), Italian (sciabecco), and ultimately into English. The ship was often used by Mediterranean corsairs and pirates during the 16th to 19th centuries.
Similar spelling words for XEBEC
- sabicu,
- ZPCO,
- SPAC,
- sipek,
- sepik,
- cibecue,
- suebic,
- SUBAC,
- speke,
- sopka,
- JNK/SAPK,
- spike,
- SPGY,
- SPG,
- zabka,
- SPCC,
- sobig,
- SPC/SQC,
- SSPOC,
- spikey,
- sebag,
- SB2C,
- SPCK,
- sabkha,
- CYP2C8,
- SAPICO,
- ciubuc,
- SPC,
- SUBOK,
- SBC-HS,
- CEOPC,
- spooky,
- C-SPOC,
- speck,
- zwieback,
- speech,
- spica,
- SPK,
- zeybek,
- XBYQ,
- WZBC,
- SPAG,
- SYBI3C,
- speek,
- spougy,
- Seppuku,
- CYP2C19,
- ZPC,
- be-spoke,
- SABC,
- seebach,
- sebeok,
- ziebach,
- CEPEC,
- SAPGUI,
- CIBC,
- ZBC,
- spoke,
- Spaky,
- SPC4,
- Spuke,
- sweepback,
- SUBIC,
- HZPIQ,
- CIPC,
- swayback,
- sabaki,
- Sebic,
- CYBC,
- CYP2C9,
- sapphic,
- sipayik,
- speg.,
- SPCA,
- SAPK/JNK,
- subak,
- mis-speak,
- spick,
- SPUC/DL,
- ZPG,
- SPAK,
- be-spake,
- sabco,
- SBQ,
- PSAAPG,
- WSBK,
- spack,
- specky,
- sebek,
- SBAC,
- sebak,
- SPAG9,
- SPC-CMS,
- SPACH,
- SPC/SPS,
- cibak,
- HSBC,
- SWPCC,
- Sapucaia,
- XPG3,
- SAPK3,
- SPC-DM,
- SQC/SPC,
- speak,
- sibeko,
- ZZBEC,
- speake,
- By-speech,
- spiga,
- SEPICA,
- seebeck,
- be-speak,
- SPQW,
- SPEC.POP.,
- spykee,
- SZPC,
- spg-9,
- spiky,
- spec,
- sabbag,
- SBC,
- SYBCO,
- Zebec,
- Fly-speck,
- SAPK2/P38,
- SIPC,
- sbquo,
- CIPEAC,
- SUPCO,
- wsbk-tv,
- SPEK,
- SBK,
- ZIPK,
- sawbuck,
- zebco,
- wsipc,
- HT/SPC,
- SBG,
- sobek,
- SUBCU,
- CYP2C12,
- zebak,
- CYP2C11,
- COA-SPC,
- cybiko,
- CEPIC,
- spago,
- mis-spoke,
- T-SPEC,
- HSPG,
- CCJ5-SPG,
- zubak,
- spc24,
- seabag,
- zoback,
- HSBGA,
- spiewak,
- speco,
- subiaco,
- SPBK,
- C/SPC,
- ZWBC,
- Seabeach,
- spc.,
- SEPWC,
- spock,
- Sepic,
- spaak,
- SABIC,
- CES-SPEC,
- sobukwe,
- sepak,
- SEBOK,
- SWIPCC,
- sapog,
- HSBCA,
- xpcc,
- SEBK,
- sibuco,
- spaag,
- Spicae,
- SABCA,
- zoubek,
- Spake,
- SAPK2,
- zbakh,
- SEBQ,
- SPOAC,
- SPECA,
- sebago,
- Zipkiyah,
- PHYS-SPEC,
- SPUC,
- spik,
- zuppke,
- sebka,
- subaqua,
- FED-SPEC,
- JMPF/SPC,
- spook,
- spic,
- SEPPG,
- sibugay,
- XPG4,
- SOPG,
- sebkha,
- spyke,
- CEPCA.
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