Meaning of the word caravel in English
What does caravel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
caravel
US /ˈkærəˌvɛl/
UK /ˈkærəvɛl/
Noun
a small, fast Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship of the 15th–17th centuries, often used for exploration
Example:
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Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic in a caravel.
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The museum displayed a replica of a 16th-century caravel.