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frigate
a small escort warship introduced for wartime anti-submarine work
Pronunciation: /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/
Meaning
An escort warship of the type introduced during the Second World War for anti-submarine duties, smaller than a destroyer.
Example
During the war, the frigate escorted merchant ships across the Atlantic.
During the war, the frigate escorted merchant ships across the Atlantic.
Practice tips
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