1. Plural of fluyt; a type of Dutch merchant sailing ship used from the 16th to 18th centuries, characterized by a narrow stern and large cargo capacity.
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The Dutch East India Company relied on fluyts to transport goods across the oceans.
• Fluyts were designed to maximize cargo space while minimizing crew requirements.
• Many fluyts were built in Amsterdam during the Golden Age of Dutch maritime trade.
• The distinctive design of fluyts made them efficient and profitable merchant vessels.