noun
- plural of trireme; ancient Greek or Roman warships with three rows of oars on each side
Usage: historical; nautical
Examples
- The Athenian navy consisted of over 200 triremes during the Persian Wars.
- Ancient triremes were powered by skilled rowers arranged in three tiers.
- The museum displayed a detailed model of how triremes were constructed.
- Greek triremes dominated Mediterranean naval warfare for centuries.
- Archaeologists discovered the remains of several Roman triremes near the coast.
- The bronze ram at the front of triremes was used to sink enemy ships.