How to Pronounce "carvel"
word
kɑɹˈvɛɫ
kar-VEL
kˈɑːvəl
KAH-vuhl
Definition
A 'carvel' is a style of shipbuilding where planks are fitted edge to edge to create a smooth outer hull. It can also refer to a type of ship (caravel) used during the Age of Discovery.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɑɹˈvɛɫ
British English
kˈɑːvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-VEL
UK
KAH-vuhl
Listen in Context
The ship was built using the carvel method.
A carvel hull is smooth on the outside.
Many explorers used carvel-built ships.
Unlike a clinker ship, a carvel boat looks much sleeker.