rear admiral

noun

U.S. Navy, Coast Guard. a commissioned officer next in rank below a vice-admiral.

Origin of rear admiral

First recorded in 1580–90

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Examples from the Web for rear admiral

Historical Examples

Rear-Admiral Dewey (for he had just been promoted in rank) declared the port blockaded.
The Philippine Islands
John Foreman
The rear-admiral regarded his friend intently, as if inviting him to proceed.
The Two Admirals
J. Fenimore Cooper
At the end of the hour, the rear-admiral bethought him of retiring too.
The Two Admirals
J. Fenimore Cooper
"I want one of the young gentlemen, sentry," said the rear-admiral.
The Two Admirals
J. Fenimore Cooper
Our rear-admiral, nevertheless, was not a vulgar dreamer, on such occasions.
The Two Admirals
J. Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for rear admiral

rear admiral

noun

an officer holding flag rank in any of certain navies, junior to a vice admiral

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Examples from the Web for rear admiral

Historical Examples

Rear-Admiral Dewey (for he had just been promoted in rank) declared the port blockaded.

The rear-admiral regarded his friend intently, as if inviting him to proceed.

At the end of the hour, the rear-admiral bethought him of retiring too.

"I want one of the young gentlemen, sentry," said the rear-admiral.

Our rear-admiral, nevertheless, was not a vulgar dreamer, on such occasions.

rear admiral

Origin of rear admiral