Found 2 items, similar to trireme.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: trireme trireme n : ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side
English → English (gcide) Definition: Trireme Trireme \Tri"reme\, n. [L. triremis; tri- (see Tri-) + remus an oar, akin to E. row. See Row to propel with an oar.] (Class. Antiq.) An ancient galley or vessel with tree banks, or tiers, of oars. [1913 Webster]