Frigate (noun)

1. A type of warship, typically smaller than a destroyer and larger than a corvette, and designed for speed and maneuverability.
2. A fast and maneuverable sailing vessel, typically with a single deck and three or more masts, used in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Origin:

The word "frigate" comes from the french word "frégate" which was used in the 16th century to refer to a type of ship. the origin of the word is uncertain but it might be related to the latin word "frigatus" meaning "cool, fresh or cold".

Examples:

1. The frigate was built to protect the merchant ships from the pirate attacks.
2. The naval frigate was armed with a variety of weapons, including torpedoes and missiles.
3. During the 18th century, many merchants ships were escorted by a frigate to protect them from pirates.
4. The frigate sailed swiftly through the rough seas, its crew expertly handling the ship.
5. The tall ship was a replica of a frigate that was built in the 19th century.