Corvette

Pronunciation: /kɔːrˈvɛt/

Corvette (noun)

  1. A small naval warship, usually smaller than a frigate, used for escort and patrol duties.
  2. A type of warship design used by a navy, often for coastal defence and quick missions.

Examples

  • The corvette patrolled the coast at night.
  • A corvette escorted the cargo ship through rough waters.