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frigate

/ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, fast warship with a single deck and a square sail plan.

    - "The frigate sailed into port after a long voyage."
    - "The frigate was equipped with the latest technology for naval warfare."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with frigate
grate , hate , fate
Variants
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frigate , frigates , frigate bird , frigate birds
Etymology
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From the Italian word 'fregata' meaning 'freighted' or 'laden'. Originally used to describe a type of merchant vessel, later adopted by naval forces.


Trivia
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  1. The first frigates were primarily used for exploration and trade.

  2. Frigates were the mainstay of European navies until the introduction of steam-powered warships in the 19th century.

  3. The term 'frigate' is also used in astronomy to describe a type of irregularly shaped galaxy.


Related Concepts
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  1. warship: A military vessel used for naval warfare.

  2. sail plan: The arrangement of sails on a sailing vessel.


Culture
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The frigate has been a significant part of naval warfare since the 16th century. Numerous famous frigates have been featured in literature and history, such as HMS Victory and USS Constellation.

How to Memorize "frigate"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, single-decked warship with square sails.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'frigate' with 'naval warfare' and 'large, fast ships'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'F' for Frigate and 'R' for Rapid, as frigates are known for their speed.


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