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navy

UK
/ˈneɪvi/
US
/ˈneɪvi/

Translations

navynoun
navies
pl
UK
/ˈneɪvi/
US
/ˈneɪvi/
The navy played a crucial role in the country's defense.
Флот сыграл решающую роль в обороне страны.
военно-морской флот
He served in the navy for over twenty years.
Он служил в военно-морском флоте более двадцати лет.
Additional translations
морские силы
морской флот
Synonyms
naval force
fleet
marine force
naval service
warships
navyadjective
more navy
Comp.
most navy
Super.
UK
/ˈneɪ.vi/
US
/ˈneɪ.vi/
Used attributively to denote the dark blue colour, e.g. ‘a navy skirt’.

Definitions

navynoun
A branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts military operations at sea.
The navy was deployed to protect the country's maritime borders.
A dark blue color, often associated with uniforms of naval forces.
She wore a navy dress to the formal event.
navyadjective
Of a dark blue colour resembling that of typical naval uniforms (navy blue).
He matched the grey suit with a navy tie.
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