What's the difference between quadrireme and quinquereme?

Quadrireme


Definition:

  • (n.) A galley with four banks of oars or rowers.

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Quinquereme


Definition:

  • (n.) A galley having five benches or banks of oars; as, an Athenian quinquereme.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) He wondered if we could earn our passage out to the Antipodes as oarsmen on a quinquereme.

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