Corvette
Pronunciation: /kɔːrˈvɛt/
Corvette (noun)
- A small naval warship, usually smaller than a frigate, used for escort and patrol duties.
- 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.