Associations to the word «Corvette»
Noun
- Chevrolet
- Frigate
- Minesweeper
- Bathurst
- Sloop
- Whaling
- Hms
- Escort
- V8
- Gunboat
- Warship
- Convoy
- Brig
- Destroyer
- Screw
- Mans
- Ara
- Admiralty
- Gm
- Navy
- Coupe
- Racing
- Thunderbird
- Ferrari
- Cruiser
- Midshipman
- Refit
- Pontiac
- Privateer
- Cadillac
- Adele
- Sunk
- Schooner
- Hours
- Winston
- Toulon
- Battleship
- Churchill
- Flotilla
- Submarine
- Mustang
- Horsepower
- Aston
- Pounder
- Styling
- Turbo
- Flower
- Spacer
- Freighter
- Patrol
- Shipyard
- Sail
- Vessel
- Royal
- Missile
- Chassis
- Pennant
- Viper
- Designation
- Alms
- Class
- Dockyard
- Shelby
- Sting
- Litre
- Flagship
- Tanker
- Chrysler
- Paddle
- Torpedo
- Gear
- Bmw
Adjective
Pictures for the word «Corvette»
Wiktionary
CORVETTE, noun. (nautical) (historical) 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.
CORVETTE, noun. (nautical) In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.
CORVETTE, proper noun. A sports car, manufactured by Chevrolet from 1953 to present, an American icon.
Dictionary definition
CORVETTE, noun. A highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer.
Wise words
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