amphib
Americannoun
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amphibs
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an amphibious vehicle: a vehicle that functions on land as well as on or under water.
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a military force, usually a combination of army, navy, and air force personnel, which uses naval resources to assist in an otherwise land-based military offensive.
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Vice Admiral Arthur D. Struble, 56, Joy's top subordinate and commander of the Seventh Fleet, an "amphib man," in World War II directed landings in Normandy and the Philippines.
From Time Magazine Archive
Our amphib jets off in an hour for the return trip.
From Tabby by Marks, Winston K.
The Navy’s evolving mission scope for amphibs, as well, continues to expand the envelope of distributed operations.
From Fox News ● Jan. 14, 2020
The emerging ACVs will launch from big-deck amphibs, called LHAs, and Amphibious Transport Docks, called LPDs.
From Fox News ● Apr. 17, 2019
Smaller multi-mission vessels, according to this emerging strategy, will be fortified by larger amphibs operating as sovereign entities at safer distances.
From Fox News ● Apr. 17, 2019
With one of the upcoming LHA America-class amphibs bringing back the well-deck, the Corps plans to emphasize ship-to-shore water-launched combat vehicles in coming years.
From Fox News ● Apr. 17, 2019
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