1. a fast, light warship used by the Byzantine Empire, typically powered by oars and sails.
Usage: historical; nautical; also spelled 'dromond'

Examples

• The Byzantine navy relied on the dromon as its primary vessel for Mediterranean patrols.
• Dromons were designed to be faster and more maneuverable than the merchant ships of the era.
• Historical records describe dromons equipped with both oars and sails for maximum speed.
• The dromon played a crucial role in Byzantine naval dominance during the medieval period.