Definition
pattamars
noun
- plural of pattamar; fast sailing vessels formerly used in Indian waters, typically for carrying dispatches or light cargo.
Usage: historical; nautical; chiefly British colonial usage
Examples
- The pattamars were prized for their speed in delivering urgent messages across the Indian Ocean.
- Colonial administrators relied on pattamars to maintain communication between distant ports.
- The fleet of pattamars departed at dawn to carry the governor's correspondence.
- Pattamars were designed with shallow drafts to navigate coastal waters efficiently.