Definition of Caravel
a small sailing ship developed and used by the Portuguese and Spanish during 15th and 16th century exploration
Examples of Caravel in a sentence
With its gently sloping bow and single stern castle, the caravel was easily distinguishable from other 15th century ships. 🔊
A Portuguese caravel traveled swiftly along the coast of Africa, the sailors inside in search of things to trade. 🔊
Christopher Columbus’s favorite ship, the Nina, was a caravel that was known for its maneuverability. 🔊
As he sped along in his small caravel during the 1440s, Henry the Navigator explored parts of the world that were previously uncharted. 🔊
The Spanish king ordered a caravel to be built so that his Mediterranean explorers could venture out into new areas. 🔊
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