1. Plural of galliot; small, fast sailing ships or galleys used historically in Mediterranean and Northern European waters.
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The merchant fleet included several galliots that could navigate shallow coastal waters.
• Galliots were favored by traders in the 17th century for their speed and maneuverability.
• The naval museum displayed models of galliots alongside larger warships.
• Corsairs often used galliots to raid Mediterranean shipping routes.
• Dutch galliots became known for their distinctive design and cargo capacity.