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corvet
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corvet, n. [F. corvette, fr. Pg. corveta or Sp. corbeta, fr. L. corbita a slow-sailing ship of burden, fr, corbis basket. Cf. Corbeil.].
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 . [1913 Webster]
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