What is the meaning of Caravel?

  • (n.) The caravel of the 16th century was a small vessel with broad bows, high, narrow poop, four masts, and lateen sails. Columbus commanded three caravels on his great voyage.
  • (n.) A name given to several kinds of vessels.
  • (n.) A small fishing boat used on the French coast.
  • (n.) A Turkish man-of-war.
  • (n.) A Portuguese vessel of 100 or 150 tons burden.
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APAWebster's. (2011). Caravel. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/caravel/definitions/1984657
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "Caravel" http://smartdefine.org/caravel/definitions/1984657 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, Caravel, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/caravel/definitions/1984657>.
MLAWebster's. "Caravel" 27 May 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/caravel/definitions/1984657>