Definition for CAR'A-VEL, or CAR'VEL

CAR'A-VEL, or CAR'VEL, n. [Sp. caravela; It. caravello; Fr. caravelle.]

  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. – Johnson.

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