Barque (noun)

A type of sailing ship with three or more masts, having its foremast and mainmast square-rigged and its mizzenmast fore-and-aft rigged.

Origin:

From the french word 'barque' meaning boat, derived from the latin 'barca' which also meant boat.

Examples:

1. The barque sailed across the ocean with the wind blowing in its sails.
2. The barque was a magnificent sight, with its three masts towering high in the air.
3. The crew of the barque worked hard to hoist the sails and catch the wind.
4. The barque was an important mode of transportation in the 19th century, carrying goods and passengers across the seas.
5. The barque was well-known in the ports it visited, known for its distinctive shape and strong sailing capabilities.