Caravel

·noun A Turkish man-of-war.

II. Caravel ·noun A name given to several kinds of vessels.

III. Caravel ·noun A Portuguese vessel of 100 or 150 tons burden.

IV. Caravel ·noun A small fishing boat used on the French coast.

V. Caravel ·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.