(US, military, nautical, historical) 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.
(US, military, nautical, historical) 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.
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(US, military, nautical, countable) : a specialized type of corvette for green water and coastal combat and transoceanic capability designated by the US Navy.