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Webster 1913 Edition
Carvel
Car′vel
,Noun.
[Contr. fr.
caravel
.] 1.
Same as
Caravel
. 2.
A species of jellyfish; sea blubber.
Sir T. Herbert.
Webster 1828 Edition
Carvel
CARVEL
,Noun.
1.
A small vessel on the coast of France, used in the herring fishery. These vessels are usually from 25 to 30 tons burden.2.
A light, round, old-fashioned ship.Definition 2024
carvel
carvel
English
Noun
carvel (plural carvels)
- (nautical) a small lateen-rigged Mediterranean vessel with two masts, used to carry cargo
- the sea blubber
Synonyms
- (lateen-rigged vessel): caravel
Derived terms
Translations
sea blubber — see sea blubber