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navy
[ney-vee]
the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
(often initial capital letter)the complete body of such warships together with their officers and enlisted personnel, equipment, yards, etc., constituting the sea power of a nation.
(often initial capital letter)the department of government charged with its management.
Archaic.a fleet of ships.
navy
/ ˈԱɪɪ /
the warships and auxiliary vessels of a nation or ruler
(often capital) the branch of a country's armed services comprising such ships, their crews, and all their supporting services and equipment
short for navy blue
archaica fleet of ships
( as modifier )
a navy custom
Other 51Թ Forms
- pronavy adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of navy1
Example Sentences
Kim has made it a priority to develop a nuclear-armed navy, and says he plans to build two more of these destroyers in the coming year.
With more than 190,000 active personnel and boasting of its own ground, navy and air forces, the Revolutionary Guards is one of the country's most powerful - and most feared - military and political groups.
After that, the plan is to design and build an entirely new nuclear-powered submarine model for the UK and Australian navies.
The strikes on Hudaydah, which unusually were carried out by navy ships rather than aircraft, were conducted in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Israel's foreign ministry said earlier that the country's navy had told the yacht to change course "due to its approach toward a restricted area".
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