noun🔗ShareCorvetteA 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. "Au XVIIIe siècle, la petite mais rapide corvette patrouillait le long des côtes, protégeant les navires marchands des pirates.nauticalmilitaryvehiclewarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorvetteIn 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 marine a déployé une corvette pour patrouiller dans les eaux lointaines, un navire de guerre plus petit, adapté aux longs voyages et aux combats légers.nauticalmilitaryvehiclewartechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
