Frigate (Noun)
Meaning 1
A medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The British frigate, with its sleek design and powerful cannons, was a formidable opponent in battle.
- During the 18th century, the French Navy deployed numerous frigates to patrol their colonial waters and trade routes.
- The USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides," is one of the most famous American frigates in history.
- Frigates played a vital role in the Napoleonic Wars, serving as fast and agile escorts for larger warships.
- As the British Navy's primary warship, the frigate was instrumental in maintaining control of the seas during the 19th century.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.