A small, fast warship that is faster than a destroyer but smaller, often used for coastal defense and escort duties.
From French 'corvette,' possibly derived from Dutch 'korf' (basket) or from Latin 'corbis' (basket), referring to the ship's shallow basket-like hull. The term became standardized in naval terminology during the 17th century.
The Chevrolet Corvette sports car borrowed its name from these sleek naval vessels—designers wanted to evoke speed and agility, turning a military term into an icon of American automotive dreams.
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