Frigate

usgb/ˈfrɪɡət/
noun

A type of warship, smaller than a destroyer, used by modern navies.

The enemy frigate was spotted in the distance immediately launching its aircraft to counter the threat.
Visual representation of "frigate" - A type of warship, smaller than a destroyer, used by modern navies.

Often appears as...

  • naval frigate
  • enemy frigate

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Navy Vessel

Frigate refers to a specific class of warship, familiar to those interested in military terminology.

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The navy sent in a frigate to patrol the waters.
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Contemporary Use

In modern context, 'frigate' is commonly used for warships equipped with guided missiles.

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The guided-missile frigate deployed its weapons during the exercise.
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Relative Size

Understand that a frigate is typically smaller than a destroyer but larger than a corvette within a naval fleet.

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The frigate escorted the larger destroyers through the strait.
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