frigate

noun

1. (historical)Any of several types of warship:
2. (historical)Any of several types of warship:
3. (historical)Any of several types of warship:
4. (historical)Any of several types of warship:
5. Any of several types of warship:
6. A warship or space warship, inspired by one of the many historic varieties of frigate.

   “Frigates are light escort and scouting vessels. They often have extensive GARDIAN systems to provide anti-fighter screening for capital ships, and carry a squad of marines for security and groundside duty. Unlike larger vessels, frigates are able to land on planets.”

7. A frigatebird (Fregata spp.).

   “These frigates are all so lazy, that they perch by day on the trees, at the edge of the sea, awaiting the other birds […]”