caravels

Definition of caravelsnext
plural of caravel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravels
Noun
  • Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And China already possesses the world’s-largest fleet of destroyers, frigates and surface combatants.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Taiwan’s navy is overly reliant on aging American and French designs, including Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, La Fayette-class frigates, and Kidd-class destroyers.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Ibrahim Al-Rashid’s love for yachts runs deep.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Powerboats, motor yachts from 30 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories and retail pavilions.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Yamamoto reached into his five-pitch repertoire Saturday, mixing in six fastballs, eight splitters, five sinkers, four cutters, four curveballs and three sliders.
    Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Cable-cutters can tune into the performance through a variety of Live TV streamers with access to NBC such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV (in select markets).
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Caravels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravels. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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