corvette

Meaning

1. A flush-decked warship of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next below a frigate; – called in the United States navy a sloop of war.
2. In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.
3. A starship of comparable role
4. A type of sports car, manufactured by Chevrolet from 1953 to present.

Etymology / origin

Unadapted borrowing from French corvette.

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