Definition
patamars
noun
- plural of patamar; fast-sailing vessels formerly used in Indian waters, typically with two or three masts.
Usage: nautical; historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The patamars were prized for their speed in delivering dispatches across the Indian Ocean.
- Colonial merchants relied on patamars to transport urgent cargo between ports.
- Several patamars were anchored in the harbor, their sails furled against the afternoon heat.