navy
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.
Origin of navy
1Other words from navy
- pro·na·vy, adjective
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How to use navy in a sentence
His most recent book, War on the Waters: The Union & Confederate Navies, 1861–1865, his 20th, appeared last year.
25 Years of ‘Battle Cry of Freedom’: An Interview With James M. McPherson | Marc Wortman | June 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen two navies came together, it was a collision, followed by boarding and a desperate, bloody fight at close quarters.
We are not dealing with nation states competing with each other in a fairly orderly way with armies, navies and air forces.
The two kingdoms would be one; the two navies would be one; and all other states would be reduced to vassalage.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayThe tremendous armies and monstrous navies have become far more a provocation and danger than a defense.
Ways of War and Peace | Delia Austrian
Many of our greatest American statesmen and scholars have combatted peace measures and advocated stronger armies and navies.
Ways of War and Peace | Delia AustrianIt maintains armies and navies for his defence and security, and no other government is allowed to maintain them.
Select Speeches of Daniel Webster | Daniel WebsterNor had more solid evidence been lacking of the genuine alliance of which both navies were conscious.
The Heroic Record of the British Navy | Archibald Hurd
British Dictionary definitions for navy
/ (ˈneɪvɪ) /
the warships and auxiliary vessels of a nation or ruler
the navy (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
archaic, or literary a fleet of ships
(as modifier): a navy custom
Origin of navy
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