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Definition of: frigate
(frig′it) noun
1. A sailing war vessel, in use from 1650 to 1840, smaller than a ship of the line but larger than a corvette.
2. A modern anti submarine warship, somewhat larger than the 600–ton corvette; used to escort merchant convoys.
3. Originally, a light and swift vessel of the Mediterranean, propelled by both oars and sails. [<F frégate <ltal. fregata]
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