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carvel-built

/ˈkɑːr.vəl bɪlt/

Traduction: Se dit d'un bateau dont la coque est construite à franc-bord, c'est-à-dire avec des planches ou virures posées bord à bord et jointives, formant une surface lisse et continue.

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adjective

/ˈkɑːr.vəl bɪlt/C2formaltechnical
  • frSe dit d'un bateau dont la coque est construite à franc-bord, c'est-à-dire avec des planches ou virures posées bord à bord et jointives, formant une surface lisse et continue.

Describes a type of boat construction where the planks are laid edge to edge, creating a smooth hull.

  1. Shipbuilding techniqueC2formal

    Describes a method of constructing a ship's hull where the planks are placed edge to edge, creating a smooth, flush surface, rather than overlapping.

    frbordé à franc-bord

    • The yacht was carvel-built, giving it a sleek and modern appearance.
    • Traditional carvel-built boats are known for their strength and smooth hulls.
    • The shipwright specialized in carvel-built vessels for racing.

    Synonymessmooth-skinned

    Antonymesclinker-built

Formes
  • more carvel-built comparative form
  • most carvel-built superlative form