Nimitz
[ nim-its ]
/ ˈnɪm ɪts /
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noun
Chester William, 1885–1966, U.S. admiral.
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How to use Nimitz in a sentence
For the price of a single Nimitz Class aircraft carrier, we could solve the whole problem.
Admirals Nimitz and King both endorsed Granger's recommendations, although neither saw the need for further change.
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British Dictionary definitions for Nimitz
Nimitz
/ (ˈnɪmɪts) /
noun
Chester William. 1885–1966, US admiral; commander in chief of the US Pacific fleet in World War II (1941–45)
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