rambade

English

The rambade of an early 18th century model of a galley.

Etymology

From French rambade, rambate. Compare with Italian rambata and Spanish arrumbada.

Noun

rambade (plural rambades)

1. (nautical) The raised platform above the main artillery in the bow of the type of galley used from the 15th to the 19th century, used as a fighting platform and command post.

Translations

nautical

• French: rambade (fr)
• Italian: rambata
• Spanish: arrumbada (es)
• Swedish: rambatt c