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

See how frigate is used in real songs:

  • "consttution class frigate"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "frigate"

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