Corvette

[kɔː'vet] or [kɔr'vɛt]

(noun.) a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer.

Inputed by Clara--From WordNet

(n.) A war vessel, ranking next below a frigate, and having usually only one tier of guns; -- called in the United States navy a sloop of war.

Checker: Merle

n. [Fr.] Sloop of war.

Inputed by Jenny

n. a flush-decked vessel ship or barque rigged having only one tier of guns either on the upper or main deck.

Checked by Delores