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clipper ship

/ˈklɪpər ʃɪp/

Tradução: Navio à vela veloz do século XIX, projetado para atingir alta velocidade e usado principalmente no transporte de cargas como chá, especiarias e correio em longas distâncias.

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/ˈklɪpər ʃɪp/C1formal
  • ptNavio à vela veloz do século XIX, projetado para atingir alta velocidade e usado principalmente no transporte de cargas como chá, especiarias e correio em longas distâncias.

A fast sailing ship of the 19th century, designed for speed and used primarily for transporting cargo such as tea, spices, and mail over long distances.

  1. Fast sailing shipB2formal

    A fast, sleek sailing ship from the 19th century, designed for speed and used for trade and transport.

    ptClipper

    • The clipper ship Cutty Sark is a famous example of this type of vessel.
    • Clipper ships were essential for transporting tea from China to Europe.
    • These ships could reach remarkable speeds for their time.