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