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Frigate: meaning, definitions and examples

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frigate

 

[ หˆfrษชษกษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military ship

A frigate is a type of warship that is designed for fleet operations. It is generally smaller than a destroyer and larger than a corvette. Frigates are built to be fast and maneuverable, often equipped with advanced weapon systems for anti-air and anti-submarine warfare. These ships play a vital role in protecting larger vessels and are often used in escort and patrol missions.

Synonyms

destroyer, escort, warship

Examples of usage

  • The navy deployed several frigates to monitor the coastline.
  • Frigates are essential in anti-piracy operations.
  • The new class of frigates boasts cutting-edge technology.
Context #2 | Noun

bird species

The term frigate also refers to a large bird belonging to the family Fregatidae. These birds are known for their distinctive large wings, long tails, and striking to dark plumage. Frigates are skilled fliers and can soar for long durations without flapping their wings. They are often found in tropical and subtropical regions and are known for their aggressive feeding behavior, often stealing food from other birds.

Synonyms

flying gannet, man-o-war bird

Examples of usage

  • Frigates can often be seen gliding above the ocean.
  • The male frigate displays its red throat pouch during mating season.
  • These birds are known for their aerial agility.

Translations

Translations of the word "frigate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fragata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเคฟเค—เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fregatte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ frigat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะตะณะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fregata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใ‚ฒใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frรฉgate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fragata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fregat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆฌ๊ฒŒ์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑู‚ุงุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fregata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fregata

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠคๅซ่ˆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fregata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fregat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะตะณะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fregat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fragata

Word origin

The word 'frigate' has its roots in the Middle French term 'frรฉgate', which in turn comes from the Italian word 'fragata', meaning a ship or vessel. This Italian term may derive from the Latin word 'fragere', meaning to break, reflecting perhaps the ship's ability to break through waves with speed and agility. Originally, frigates were understood to be vessels in the Mediterranean Sea that fought against pirates. They evolved in design and function over the centuries, particularly during the Age of Sail, where they were classified as warships that could be used for a variety of naval operations. The term has also been adopted in ornithology, where it describes a family of seabirds known for their incredible flying abilities. The dual meaningsโ€”both in naval and avian contextsโ€”have allowed the term โ€˜frigateโ€™ to persist in modern English lexicon throughout naval history and ornithological studies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,156, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.