What is another word for Carvel?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːvə͡l] (IPA) 
Carvel is a type of boat construction where planks are attached edge to edge and fastened to a frame. Some synonyms for carvel could be plank-on-frame, clinker-built, or lapstrake. While carvel is often used to refer to wooden boat construction, other materials such as fiberglass or aluminum can also be used to create a carvel-style hull. In addition to boatbuilding, the term carvel is also used in the baking industry to describe a method of cake decorating where layers of icing are smoothed to create a seamless surface. Other words used to describe this technique include fondant, smooth icing, and buttercream.
