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Frigate Definition & Meaning

frigate
noun
  1. a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
  2. a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser

"Frigate" in song lyrics

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  • "consttution class frigate"
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Frequently asked questions

What does frigate mean?
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser
What part of speech is frigate?
Frigate is a noun.
How many definitions does frigate have?
Frigate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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