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• noun (Context 1)
A fast, medium-sized naval warship. Historically, it referred to a fully rigged, heavily armed sailing ship; in modern times, it describes a versatile vessel used primarily for escort, anti-submarine, or air defense duties.
Usage Example
"The navy deployed a heavily armed warship to escort the supply convoy safely through international waters."
Strongest
warship
Strong
cruiser
destroyer
corvette
Weak
vessel
• noun (Context 2)
A large, predatory tropical seabird characterized by its deeply forked tail, long wingspan, and the male's inflatable red throat pouch; also formally known as a frigatebird.
Usage Example
"We watched a magnificent frigatebird glide effortlessly above the coastline, scanning the ocean surface for flying fish."
Strongest
frigatebird
Weak
seabird
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