What is another word for frigates?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈɪɡəts] (IPA)

Frigates, or warships that focus on speed and maneuverability, have a few synonyms that refer to similar vessels. The term "destroyer" is often used interchangeably with frigate, and both refer to ships that are smaller and faster than battleships. Another term that could be used as a synonym for frigate is "corvette," which refers to a small warship designed for coastal defense. The term "sloop-of-war" is also sometimes used to describe frigates, particularly those used in the 18th and 19th centuries. While these terms are not exactly interchangeable, they all refer to ships that prioritize speed and agility over sheer size and firepower.

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Usage examples for Frigates

"As far as I can make out, they are two frigates, sir, coming up before the wind," he said to the captain when he came down.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
The other frigates were, however, coming up.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
On returning on deck, he reported that one was a line-of-battle ship, and the other two frigates.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston

Famous quotes with Frigates

  • Four or five frigates will do the business without any military force.
    Lord North
  • The government's position was that we have frigates that have got a useful life until 2006. There is no necessity for us to make final decisions until 2002.
    Jenny Shipley
  • The design of those commissioners, frigates and warlike force is directed rather against Long Island and these your Honors' possessions, than to the imagined reform of New England.
    Peter Stuyvesant

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