navy
/ˈneɪvi/
A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel; A governmental department in charge of a country's maritime military force; Any fleet of maritime vessels, and especially the entire fleet of any particular nationality, including vessels that are commercial, military, or both; A dark blue colour, usually called navy blue
- plural
- navies
Meanings
- 1
A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel
He served in the navy.
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My father was in the navy.
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- 2
A governmental department in charge of a country's maritime military force
- 3
Any fleet of maritime vessels, and especially the entire fleet of any particular nationality, including vessels that are commercial, military, or both
- 4
A dark blue colour, usually called navy blue