Word Meaning

Meaning of caravel

- A name given to several kinds of vessels.
- 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.
- A Portuguese vessel of 100 or 150 tons burden.
- A small fishing boat used on the French coast.
- A Turkish man-of-war.

Crossword clue for caravel

- Fast sailing ship