mirkeb

Maltese edit

Alternative forms edit

markab

Etymology edit

From Arabic مَرْكَب (markab).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈmɪr.kɛp/

Noun edit

mirkeb m (plural mriekeb)

(dated, literary) vessel, ship, boat
Synonym: bastiment

Usage notes edit

Used as an umbrella term. In practice one usually distinguishes between “boat” (dgħajsa), “sailing ship” (ġifen or xini), and “motor ship” (vapur).

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