corvette means A flush-decked warship of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next below a frigate; – called in the United States navy a sloop of war. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.
corvette is pronounced /kɔːɹˈvɛt/.
noun
- A flush-decked warship of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next below a frigate; – called in the United States navy a sloop of war.
- In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.
- In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.; A starship of comparable role
- A type of sports car, manufactured by Chevrolet from 1953 to present.