A Quadrireme was a warship with four rows of oars, used in ancient Mediterranean warfare and trade. Synonyms for Quadrireme include quadrareme, tetrareme, and tetrireme. The word "quadrireme" comes from the Latin word "quadri" meaning "four" and "remus" meaning "oar". These ancient ships were designed for speed and maneuverability in combat, with multiple rows of oarsmen working together to propel the vessel forward. Similar types of ancient warships included the trireme (with three rows of oars) and the quinquereme (with five rows of oars). Today, these vessels are mainly featured in historical fiction and reenactments, but their legacy as powerful symbols of naval warfare lives on.