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Noun: caravel  'ker-u,vel [N. Amer], 'ka-ru,vel [Brit]
  1. 16th century small vessel with broad bows, high, narrow poop, four masts, and lateen sails; Columbus commanded three caravels on his great voyage
    - carvel

Derived forms: caravels

Encyclopedia: Caravel