noun🔗ShareKorvetteA 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."During the 18th century, the small but swift corvette patrolled the coastline, protecting merchant ships from pirates. "Im 18. Jahrhundert patrouillierte die kleine, aber schnelle Korvette entlang der Küste und schützte Handelsschiffe vor Piraten.nauticalmilitaryvehiclewarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKorvetteIn a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty."The navy deployed a corvette to patrol the distant waters, a smaller warship suited for long voyages and light combat. "Die Marine setzte eine Korvette ein, um die fernen Gewässer zu patrouillieren, ein kleineres Kriegsschiff, das für lange Reisen und leichte Kampfeinsätze geeignet ist.nauticalmilitaryvehiclewartechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
