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vedette

vedette

9.9
A small fast boat used to scout and carry messages for larger ships
  • noun
  • /vəˈdɛt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : vedette
  • A single vedette was sent ahead to scout for enemy ships near the coast.

Examples

  • During the exercise, the vedette relayed urgent messages between the larger vessels.

  • The navy deployed a vedette to patrol the entrance of the bay at night.

  • The navy deployed a vedette for reconnaissance.

  • A fleet of vedettes patrolled the coastline.

  • The navy deployed a vedette to patrol the entrance of the bay at night.

  • A single vedette was sent ahead to scout for enemy ships near the coast.

  • During the exercise, the vedette relayed urgent messages between the larger vessels.

Synonyms

patrol boat
vsvedette
  • Specialized
7 3.5

A small boat that watches for danger and protects a coast or harbor

focuses on scouting and fast message carrying rather than area security
guard boat
vsvedette
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A boat that watches and protects a harbor or ships

acts as a fast scout and message carrier rather than close harbor protection
pinnace
vsvedette
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small boat used to carry people or supplies between a ship and shore

operates as a fast scout and patrol craft rather than mainly a communication tender

How Fast

speedboat
27 2.4
vedette
  • Archaic
9.9
patrol boat
  • Specialized
7 3.5
launch
36 6.0
dinghy
18 4.8

Surface Forms

vedette singular
vedettes plural

Etymology

The word vedette for a small fast boat also comes from Italian vedetta from the root vedere meaning 'to see'. A naval vedette is a quick little boat sent ahead to 'see' and report on danger.