∙ A flush-decked warship of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next below a frigate; -- called in the United States navy a sloop of war. nautical, historical
∙ In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty. nautical
Corvette
Noun
∙ A sports car, manufactured by Chevrolet from 1953 to present, an American icon.