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corvette
countable noun: A corvette is a small fast warship that is used to protect other ships from attack.

corvette in American English
a former sailing warship larger than a sloop and smaller than a frigate, usually with one tier of guns
noun: a warship of the old sailing class, having a flush deck and usually one tier of guns

corvette in British English
noun: a lightly armed escort warship

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