noun
- plural of carvel; sailing ships with planks laid edge to edge to form a smooth hull
Usage: nautical; historical
Examples
- The museum displayed models of ancient carvels used by Portuguese explorers.
- These carvels were built with overlapping planks for greater strength.
- The harbor was filled with traditional carvels and modern yachts.
- Maritime historians study the construction techniques of medieval carvels.
- The shipwright specialized in restoring old carvels to their original condition.