corvette

/kɔrˈvɛt/
/kɔˈvɛt/
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Other forms: corvettes

Definitions of corvette
  1. noun
    a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
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    type of:
    combat ship, war vessel, warship
    a government ship that is available for waging war
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