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frigate

[ˈfrɪɡət]

frigate Definition

  • 1a warship with a mixed armament, generally heavier than a destroyer and lighter than a cruiser
  • 2a fast medium-sized sailing warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

Using frigate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frigate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The frigate was deployed to protect the coast from enemy ships.

  • Example

    The navy has several frigates in its fleet.

  • Example

    The frigate was armed with both missiles and guns.

frigate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for frigate

Phrases with frigate

  • a large seabird with long wings and a deeply forked tail, typically catching fish by diving into the water from a height

    Example

    The frigate bird is known for its distinctive red throat pouch.

  • a species of tuna found in tropical and subtropical waters, typically weighing up to 30 pounds

    Example

    The frigate tuna is a popular game fish among anglers.

  • a small mackerel found in the Atlantic Ocean, typically used as bait for larger fish

    Example

    The frigate mackerel is a common catch for fishermen in the Caribbean.

Origins of frigate

from French 'frégate', from Italian 'fregata', from Genoese 'fregata', from obsolete Spanish 'fragata' or 'fregata', meaning 'a fast galleon'

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Summary: frigate in Brief

A 'frigate' [ˈfrɪɡət] is a type of warship that is larger than a destroyer but smaller than a cruiser. It can be armed with both missiles and guns. The term also refers to a fast medium-sized sailing warship of the 18th and 19th centuries. Other meanings include the frigate bird, frigate tuna, and frigate mackerel.