Barque

usgb/bɑːrk/
noun

A kind of ship with three or more masts, having the foremasts rigged square and the aftermast rigged fore-and-aft.

The captain looked out over the sea, watching the barque sail in the distance.
Visual representation of "barque" - A kind of ship with three or more masts, having the foremasts rigged square and the aftermast rigged fore-and-aft.

Often appears as...

  • sailing barque
  • rigged barque

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Historical Usage

Barque refers to older sailing ships, so it's not commonly used for modern vessels.

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Museums preserve models of ancient barques to showcase maritime history.
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Nautical Specificity

Used mainly in nautical contexts; may confuse if used elsewhere without clear maritime reference.

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The sailor explained how a barque differed from other types of sailing ships.
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Visual Identification

Identify a barque by its distinctive rigging: square-rigged foremasts and a fore-and-aft rigged aftermast.

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The old barque stood out with its mixed rigging, an impressive sight for sea enthusiasts.
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