Corves


[kawrvz] /kɔrvz/

noun
1.
plural of .
[kawrf] /kɔrf/
noun, plural corves
[kawrvz] /kɔrvz/ (Show IPA). British.
1.
Mining.

2.
a basket, cage, or boxlike structure with perforations for keeping lobsters or fish alive in water.
/kɔːvz/
noun
1.
the plural of corf
/kɔːf/
noun (pl) corves
1.
(Brit) a wagon or basket used formerly in mines
comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility

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