Meaning & use
frigates
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Fast, medium-sized warships, historically used for scouting and escort duties and today equipped for various combat roles.
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The navy deployed two frigates to patrol the strait.
In the age of sail, frigates were prized for their speed and maneuverability.
A note on using this word
In the age of sail, frigates were smaller and faster than ships of the line; modern navies use the term for multi-purpose warships smaller than a destroyer.
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