Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

navy cut

British  

noun

  1. tobacco finely cut from a block

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As thus, regardful of the sacred day, The festive navy cut the wat'ry way, Melinda's sons the shore in thousands crowd, And, offering joyful welcome, shout aloud: And truth the voice inspir'd.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "navy cut" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com