Noun: corvette kor'vet
- A highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
"The corvette patrolled the coastline, ready to intercept any threats"
- 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