Corvettes Meaning in English

word · lemma: corvette

US

ˌkɔɹˈvɛts

kor-VETS

UK

kɔːvˈɛts

kaw-VETS

Definition

Corvettes are small, fast warships used mainly by navies for patrol, escort, or anti-submarine missions.

Usage & Nuances

Used in military/naval contexts; plural form of 'corvette.' Refers specifically to warships, not cars or other uses. Often appears in news, naval history, or defense discussions.

• Spanish: corbetas
• Portuguese (BR): corvetas
• Portuguese (PT): corvetas
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻型护卫舰
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕型護衛艦
• Hindi: कार्वेट
• Arabic: كورفيتات
• Bengali: করভেট
• Russian: корветы
• Japanese: コルベット艦
• Vietnamese: tàu hộ vệ
• Korean: 코르벳함
• Turkish: korvet
• Urdu: کرویٹ
• Indonesian: korvet

Example Sentences

The navy launched two new corvettes last year.

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Corvettes are smaller than destroyers.

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Many countries build corvettes for coastal defense.

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During the exercise, the fleet's corvettes quickly changed formation.

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Some corvettes are equipped with advanced radar systems.

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In World War II, corvettes played a key role in protecting convoys from submarines.

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