Meaning of corvette in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kɔrˈvɛt/

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  1. Noun

    corvette

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from French, from Dutch korf, denoting a kind of ship, + the diminutive suffix -ette

    Definitions

    1. a highly maneuverable escort warship

    Examples

    • « smaller than a destroyer »

Famous quotes

  • « There are races and then there are races. And without a doubt, the Indy 500 is the race that I've always wanted to attend. And now, to be driving the Corvette Pace Car... this is going to be unbelievable. »
    Guy Fieri

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