주로 호송 및 대잠·대공 방어 임무를 수행하는 현대식 중형 군함
A medium-sized modern warship used primarily for escorting convoys and providing defense against submarines or aircraft.
예문:
"The navy deployed a frigate to protect the merchant ships from pirate attacks."
"The new class of frigate is equipped with advanced sonar systems for anti-submarine warfare."
18세기와 19세기에 사용된, 전열함보다 작지만 무장이 강력하고 속도가 빠른 3범선형 군함
A fast, three-masted sailing warship of the 18th and 19th centuries, smaller than a ship of the line but heavily armed.
예문:
"During the Napoleonic Wars, the frigate was prized for its speed and versatility in scouting."
"The museum features a restored 18th-century frigate that once patrolled the Atlantic."