frigate
ˈfrɪɡət
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Definition of frigate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
navyTECH.modern warship smaller than a destroyerTECH.
  • The navy deployed a frigate for the mission.
corvette sloop
2.
historical shiphistorical sailing warship with a single gun deck
  • The frigate patrolled the waters during the 18th century.
cruiser vessel warship
3.
ornithologyTECH.type of bird known for its long wingsTECH.
  • The frigate soared gracefully above the ocean.
albatross seabird tropicbird
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Images of frigate

  • frigate: modern warship smaller than a destroyer
    modern warship smaller than a destroyer
  • frigate: historical sailing warship with a single gun deck
    historical sailing warship with a single gun deck
  • frigate: type of bird known for its long wings
    type of bird known for its long wings

Expressions with frigate

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frigate tunan.
type of small tuna found in warm seas
Frigate tuna is often caught in the tropical waters.

Origin of frigate

French, frégate (warship)

Terms related to frigate

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Terms with frigate included in their meaning

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corvetten.
modern navy
modern small warship smaller than a frigate
FGabbr.
abr: frigate
warship smaller than a destroyer used for escorting
sloopn.
military
sailing warship smaller than a frigate

Examples of frigate in a sentence

  • The frigate was equipped with advanced radar systems.
  • The museum displayed a model of a frigate.
  • A frigate was spotted near the harbor.
  • A frigate bird can fly for weeks without landing.
  • Frigate birds are known for their impressive wingspan.

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  1. French:frégate, navire de guerre, ...
  2. German:Fregatte, Fregattvogel, ...
  3. Italian:fregata, nave da guerra, ...
  4. Spanish:fragata, ave marina, ...
  5. Portuguese:fragata, ...
  6. Chinese:护卫舰, 战舰, ...
  7. Japanese:フリゲート艦, アホウドリ, ...
  8. Arabic:فُرْقاطَة, فِرِيجِيت, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְרִיגָטָה, צִפּוֹר פְּרִיגָטָה, ...
  10. Russian:фрегат, военный корабль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фрегат, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्रिगेट, नौकायन युद्धपोत, ...

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