1. a type of boat construction where planks are laid edge to edge to form a smooth hull
Usage: nautical

1. describing a method of boat building with smooth-sided planking
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The shipwright chose carvel construction for the yacht’s hull.
• Carvel planking creates a smoother surface than overlapping boards.
• The old fishing boat was built using traditional carvel methods.
• Modern fiberglass boats often mimic the appearance of carvel construction.
• The carvel-built vessel cut through the water with less resistance.