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carvel-built

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective carvel-built has 1 sense
  1. carvel-built - (of ships) built with flush (rather than overlapping) hull planks
    Antonyms:
    clinker-built, clincher-built, lap-jointed, lap-strake, lap-straked, lap-streak, lap-streaked, overlapping

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Carvel-built

Description:

Carvel-built refers to a method of constructing a boat or ship by attaching planks edge to edge and fastening them to a framework of timbers or ribs. This technique creates a smooth hull with no overlapping planks. Carvel-built vessels have been widely used throughout history due to their durability and strength.

Examples:

As an adjective:

  1. Carvel-built boats are known for their sleek appearance and smooth ride.
  2. The carvel-built ship glided effortlessly through the water.
  3. We admired the craftsmanship of the carvel-built sailboat at the marina.

As a verb:

  1. The shipwrights carefully carvel-built the hull using high-quality wood.
  2. He decided to carvel-build his own boat as a summer project.
  3. She learned the traditional art of carvel-building from her grandfather.

As a noun:

  1. The museum showcased various carvel-built models of historical ships.
  2. The carvel-built fishing vessels were commonly used by local fishermen.
  3. He dreamt of owning a large carvel-built yacht and sailing across the ocean.

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