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Noun: corvette  kor'vet
  1. A highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
    "The corvette patrolled the coastline, ready to intercept any threats"
     
  2. A high-performance sports car manufactured by Chevrolet
    "The classic Corvette is an icon of American automotive design"

Derived forms: corvettes

Type of: combat ship, war vessel, warship

Encyclopedia: Corvette