ˈkȯ(ə)rf, ˈkȯ(ə)f noun
( plural corves -vz)
Etymology: Middle English, basket, from Middle Dutch corf or Middle Low German korf, probably from Latin corbis — more at corbeil
1. Britain : a basket, tub, or truck used in a mine for conveying ore or coal to the pit mouth
2. Britain : a cage like a basket used by fishermen for keeping live lobsters or other catch