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Definitions for CORVETTE
kɔrˈvɛt; kɔrˈvɛt, ˈkɔr vɛtcorvette

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. corvettenoun

    a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer

Wiktionary

  1. corvettenoun

    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. corvettenoun

    In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of trans-oceanic duty.

  3. Corvettenoun

    A sports car, manufactured by Chevrolet from 1953 to present, an American icon.

  4. Etymology: From corvette.

Wikipedia

  1. Corvette

    A corvette is a small warship. It is traditionally the smallest class of vessel considered to be a proper (or "rated") warship. The warship class above the corvette is that of the frigate, while the class below was historically that of the sloop-of-war. The modern roles that a corvette fulfills include coastal patrol craft, missile boat and fast attack craft. These corvettes are typically between 500 and 2,000 tons. Recent designs of corvettes may approach 3,000 tons and include a hangar to accommodate a helicopter, having size and capabilities that overlap with smaller frigates. However unlike contemporary frigates, a modern corvette does not have sufficient endurance nor seaworthiness for long voyages. The word "corvette" is first found in Middle French, a diminutive of the Dutch word corf, meaning a "basket", from the Latin corbis.The rank "corvette captain", equivalent in many navies to "lieutenant commander", derives from the name of this type of ship. The rank is the most junior of three "captain" ranks in several European (e.g., France, Spain, Italy, Croatia) and South American (e.g., Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Colombia) navies, because a corvette, as the smallest class of rated warship, was traditionally the smallest class of vessel entitled to a commander of a "captain" rank.

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  1. corvette

    A corvette is a small, fast, and lightly armed ship that is commonly used in naval operations such as escort duty and coastal patrol. It is smaller than a frigate but larger than a patrol boat. Additionally, Corvette is also the name of a popular and iconic model of sports car produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Corvettenoun

    a war vessel, ranking next below a frigate, and having usually only one tier of guns; -- called in the United States navy a sloop of war

  2. Etymology: [F. corvette, fr. Pg. corveta or Sp. corbeta, fr. L. corbita a slow-sailing ship of burden, fr, corbis basket. Cf. Corbeil.]

Wikidata

  1. Corvette

    A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft or fast attack craft, although many recent designs resemble frigates in size and role. During the Age of Sail, corvettes were smaller than frigates and larger than sloops-of-war, usually with a single gun deck. Although almost all modern navies use ships smaller than frigates for coastal duty, not all of them use the term corvette or equivalent. The rank "corvette captain", equivalent in many navies to "lieutenant commander", derives from the name of this type of ship.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Corvette

    kor-vet′, n. a flush-decked vessel, ship, or barque, rigged, having only one tier of guns, either on the upper or main deck. [Fr.,—Sp. corbeta—L. corbīta, a slow-sailing ship, from corbis, a basket.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of CORVETTE in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of CORVETTE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of CORVETTE in a Sentence

  1. Katie Ellison:

    In our case, there was historical significance, we had the one-millionth Corvette, we had a prototype Corvette. So there were ones that were not replaceable. Thats why it was important for us, whether they were restored or kept as is, to keep them on display because it tells their story before and after the sinkhole.

  2. Hunter Biden:

    Yes, as well as my Corvette. But as I said earlier this week, people know I take classified documents and classified material seriously, i also said we're cooperating fully and completely with the Justice Department's review.

  3. Jeff Donohue:

    Why is Ford Motor Company here? Why is UPS here? Why is Georgetown Toyota here in the state of Kentucky? Why is the Corvette plant here? They're here because of the productivity about the location, and we can get the job done.

  4. President Biden:

    Yes, as well as my Corvette. But as I said earlier this week, people know I take classified documents and classified material seriously, i also said we’re cooperating fully and completely with the Justice Department’s review.

  5. Jesse Iwuji:

    There couldn’t be a more authentic manufacturer partnership for me than one with Chevrolet, when I decided to pursue a professional racing career, I started getting seat time in my Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06, which I still own today. The story of going from the Navy to NASCAR and having my Corvette play a key part in that journey makes this partnership not only authentic, but inspirational for any person out there looking to accomplish big goals and dreams. This journey gives people hope and shows how much life truly rewards those who stay strong enough, long enough.

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