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Definition of frigates:

(n) : A modern type of warship, equivalent in size or smaller than a destroyer, often focused on anti-submarine warfare, but sometimes general purpose.
(n) : (nautical) Any of several types of warship:
(n) : (historical) An escort warship, smaller than a destroyer, introduced in World War 2 as an anti-submarine vessel.
(n) : (fiction) A warship or space warship, inspired by one of the many historic varieties of frigate.
(n) : (historical) A sailing warship (of any size) built for speed and maneuverability; typically without raised upperworks, having a flush forecastle and tumblehome sides.
(n) : (historical) A sailing warship with a single continuous gun deck, typically used for patrolling and blockading duties, but not considered large enough for the line of battle.
Definition of frigates:

(n) : A modern type of warship, equivalent in size or smaller than a destroyer, often focused on anti-submarine warfare, but sometimes general purpose.
(n) : (nautical) Any of several types of warship:
(n) : (historical) An escort warship, smaller than a destroyer, introduced in World War 2 as an anti-submarine vessel.
(n) : (fiction) A warship or space warship, inspired by one of the many historic varieties of frigate.
(n) : (historical) A sailing warship (of any size) built for speed and maneuverability; typically without raised upperworks, having a flush forecastle and tumblehome sides.
(n) : (historical) A sailing warship with a single continuous gun deck, typically used for patrolling and blockading duties, but not considered large enough for the line of battle.
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