carvel-built

[kahr-vuhl-bilt]

adjective

1. (of a ship's hull) formed of planks laid close on the frames so as to present a smooth exterior.

carvel-built

adjective

1. (of a vessel) having a hull with planks made flush at the seams Compare clinker-built

Word History and Origins

Origin of carvel-built¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

When the Mary Rose was built, it was part of a new generation of modern carvel-built ships - planks laid side to side - which featured gunports with lids, allowing heavier guns to be carried.

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Further, besides the primitive mode of tying the parts together, two main types of build must be noticed, in accordance with which a boat is said to be either carvel-built or 97 clinker-built.

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The cutters for ships of the line are carvel-built of 25 feet, and fit for anchor work.

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"This is a carvel-built boat; that is, her planking runs fore and aft," Uncle Ben explained, using gestures to indicate the direction.

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They are carvel-built—that is, the planks are placed as in a ship.

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