caravel

The word “caravel” has 3 syllables: car-a-vel

It's pronounced as /ˈkær.əˌvɛl/


What is synonym and antonym for caravel?

In the thesaurus, “caravel” has 36 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for caravel along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for caravel

Meanings of caravel

  • noun
    1. A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

Example Sentences

  • The explorers set sail across the Atlantic in a sturdy caravel.
  • A replica of a 15th-century caravel is now displayed at the maritime museum.
  • The swift design of the caravel helped sailors navigate uncharted waters.
  • Historians admire the craftsmanship that went into building each caravel.
  • The caravel became an iconic symbol of the Age of Discovery.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms or another words to caravel, such as: bark, bottom, brigantine, bugeye, cat rig, catamaran, catboat.

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