noun🔗ShareCorbetaA 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. "Durante el siglo XVIII, la pequeña pero veloz corbeta patrullaba la costa, protegiendo a los barcos mercantes de los piratas.nauticalmilitaryvehiclewarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorbetaIn 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. "La armada desplegó una corbeta para patrullar las aguas distantes, un buque de guerra más pequeño adecuado para viajes largos y combate ligero.nauticalmilitaryvehiclewartechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
