No. 4,113 in Turkish
kalyon
"Kalyon" means "galleon," a large multi-deck sailing ship used primarily from the 16th to 18th centuries.
In a sentence
Kalyon, Osmanlı döneminde önemli bir savaş gemisiydi.
The galleon was an important warship during the Ottoman era.
Here, 'kalyon' is used to refer to a specific type of large sailing ship that was used historically, providing historical and cultural context.
Bugün müzede eski kalyonların modellerini gördüm.
Today, I saw models of old galleons at the museum.
In this sentence, 'kalyon' refers to the miniature representations of these ships, indicating its usage in a museum exhibit context.
Uzaktaki kalyon, ufukta belirdi.
The distant galleon appeared on the horizon.
This usage of 'kalyon' describes a scene where an actual galleon ship becomes visible at the horizon, emphasizing its appearance in a maritime setting.
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