Definition
patamar
noun
- A fast sailing vessel formerly used in the Indian Ocean, typically with two or three masts and lateen sails.
Usage: nautical; historical; also spelled patamah or pattamar
Examples
- The merchant fleet included several patamars that could navigate coastal waters quickly.
- Portuguese traders relied on patamars for swift passage along the Indian coast.
- The patamar's shallow draft made it ideal for trading in shallow harbors.
- Historical records describe patamars as among the fastest vessels of the colonial era.