Meaning Of The Word Frigate

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frigate
countable noun: A frigate is a fairly small ship owned by the navy that can move at fast speeds. Frigates are often used to protect other ships.

frigate in American English
a fast, medium-sized sailing warship of the 18th and early 19th cent., which carried from 24 to 60 guns
noun: a fast naval vessel of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, generally having a lofty ship rig and heavily armed on one or two decks

frigate in British English
noun: a medium-sized square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

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