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- [kahr-vuh l bilt]
- /ˈkɑr vəl bɪlt/
- /karˈvel bɪlt/
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- [kahr-vuh l bilt]
- /ˈkɑr vəl bɪlt/
Definitions of carvel-built word
- adjective carvel-built (of a vessel) having a hull with planks made flush at the seams 3
- adjective carvel-built built with the planks of the hull laid edge to edge to form a smooth surface, as a boat 3
- adjective carvel-built (of a ship's hull) formed of planks laid close on the frames so as to present a smooth exterior. Compare clinker-built (def 2). 1
- adjective carvel-built (nautical) (of a wooden vessel) Having the planks of the hull laid flush and caulked to make a smooth finish. 0
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Origin of carvel-built
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800
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Parts of speech for Carvel-built
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carvel-built popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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