fluyt
/flaɪt/
noun
- A type of Dutch sailing ship from the 16th to 18th centuries, designed for cargo and trade, with a rounded bow and narrow stern.
- Merchants preferred the fluyt for its large cargo capacity and small crew.
- A replica of a 17th-century fluyt sailed across the Atlantic for a historical festival.
- The fluyt was a common sight in the ports of Amsterdam during the Golden Age.