/kawrf/ , n. , pl. corves /kawrvz/ . Brit.
1. Mining.
a. a small wagon for carrying coal, ore, etc.
b. a wicker basket formerly used for this purpose.
2. a basket, cage, or boxlike structure with perforations for keeping lobsters or fish alive in water.
[ 1350-1400; ME Korb ) corbis basket; cf. CORBEIL ]