Synonyms for frigate
noun boatWord Origin & History
1580s, from Middle French frégate (1520s), from Italian fregata (Neapolitan fregate), like many ship names, of unknown origin. Originally a small, swift vessel; the word was applied to progressively larger types over the years, but since 1943 it is used mainly of escort ships.
Example Sentences forfrigate
While in the hospital, the frigate made a cruise, leaving me ashore.
Our three chaps were Englishmen, and I make no doubt belonged to the frigate, as stated.
The vessel was built of teak, and had been a frigate in the Portuguese service.
The same morning, an English frigate and a sloop-of-war came in and anchored.
This ship was a vessel of the size of a frigate, and carried twelve guns.
But the frigate which had her in tow hove in stays, and got her round.
A special messenger was sent out from England with a frigate to ascertain his fate.
About noon the frigate rejoined him, when matters were fully explained.
The Avenger also tacked and kept close under the frigate's counter.
This vessel, a frigate, was commanded by Rambure, a lieutenant.