noun a turkish man-of-war.
2. caravel ·noun a name given to several kinds of vessels.
3. caravel ·noun a portuguese vessel of 100 or 150 tons burden.
4. caravel ·noun a small fishing boat used on the french coast.
5. 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.