FRIGATE


Meaning of FRIGATE in English

frig ‧ ate /ˈfrɪɡət, ˈfrɪɡɪt/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: French ; Origin: frégate , from Italian fregata ]

a small fast ship used especially for protecting other ships in wars

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