Word
frigate
US/ˈfɹɪɡət/
UK/fɹˈɪɡət/
Definition
n. a fast, medium-sized ship used by the navy. It is usually smaller than a battleship but larger than a patrol boat.
n. a high-speed, medium-sized naval vessel designed for escort duties and anti-submarine warfare. Historically, it referred to a fast, square-rigged sailing ship with a single deck of guns.
Examples
“The navy sent a frigate to protect the cargo ships.”
“The modern frigate is equipped with advanced radar systems and guided missiles to defend the fleet from air attacks.”
“During the Napoleonic Wars, the frigate served as the eyes of the fleet, operating independently to scout enemy movements and harass merchant shipping across the Atlantic.”
Examples
simple
“The navy sent a frigate to protect the cargo ships.”
contextual
“The modern frigate is equipped with advanced radar systems and guided missiles to defend the fleet from air attacks.”
complex
“During the Napoleonic Wars, the frigate served as the eyes of the fleet, operating independently to scout enemy movements and harass merchant shipping across the Atlantic.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article when referring to a specific vessel in a fleet.
Real-World Examples
“Its most spectacular hit was on the Russian main Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on August 12, where it struck two frigates, a missile ship, a landing ship and a patrol ship.” “The defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, will meet his counterpart and deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, on Tuesday, with discussions focused on Australia’s acquisition of Japan’s Mogami-class frigates and enhanced security cooperation.” Etymology
From French frégate, from Italian fregata, of uncertain origin.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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