frigate
(frɪgət )
Word forms: frigates
countable noun
A frigate is a fairly small ship owned by the navy that can move at fast speeds. Frigates are often used to protect other ships.
It is a boost for the shipyard as a deal for five frigates is signed.
Image of frigate
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Translations:
Chinese: 护卫舰
Japanese: フリゲート
- water buffalo
- water butt
- water cannon
- water cascades
- water chestnut
- watercolor
- watercolour
- watercolour painting
- water column
- water conservation
- water cooler
- water course
- watercourse
- water course
- water covers
- watercress
- water dispenser
- water diving
- water down
- water droplet
- watered-down
- watered down
- watered-down version
- waterfall
- waterfall pool