Corvette (Noun)
Meaning
A highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Corvette's speed and agility allowed it to evade enemy fire with ease.
- The navy commissioned a new Corvette to patrol the coastal waters.
- During the war, the Corvette played a crucial role in escorting convoys across the Atlantic.
- The Corvette's advanced radar system allowed it to detect enemy submarines at a distance.
- The Corvette's shallow draft enabled it to navigate through waters that larger warships could not.