Cruiser vs. Corvette — What's the Difference?

A cruiser is a type of warship. Modern cruisers are generally the largest ships in a fleet after aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, and can usually perform several roles.

A corvette is a small warship. It is traditionally the smallest class of vessel considered to be a proper (or "rated") warship.

One of a class of fast warships of medium tonnage with a long cruising radius and less armor and firepower than a battleship.

A fast, lightly armed warship, smaller than a destroyer, often armed for antisubmarine operations.

A cabin cruiser.

An obsolete sailing warship, smaller than a frigate, usually armed with one tier of guns.

See squad car.

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.

One who attends cruises.

(nautical) In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.

(cycling) A kind of bicycle that usually combines balloon tires, an upright seating posture, a single-speed drivetrain, and straightforward steel construction with expressive styling.

A highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer

A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.

(nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.

(nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.

(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

(nautical) Any of several yachts designed for cruising.

A police patrol vehicle.

(entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.

(entomology) Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.

Someone who cruises bars and neighborhoods looking for "action".

One who, or a vessel that, cruises;

A car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

A large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer

A large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board