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noun
A type of warship, lighter in armor and armament, and slower than a destroyer, originally used for convoy escort during World War II; now considered a frigate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war
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noun
warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: warship, war vessel, combat ship
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