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Definition of navy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
colorsvery dark blue in color
- She wore a navy dress to the party.
2.
militaryrelated to a country's naval forces
- He wore his navy uniform to the ceremony.
Noun
colorsvery dark shade of blue commonly used for uniforms and suits
- He wore a navy suit to the interview.
Expressions with navy
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location for naval fleet operations and maintenance
The navy base was bustling with activity.
dark blue color resembling sailor uniforms
She chose a navy blue dress for the evening gala.
man who serves in the navy
The navy man was deployed on a mission.
small white bean used in soups and stews
Navy bean soup is a classic winter dish.
government dockyard for repairing naval vessels
The navy yard was bustling with activity.
civilian fleet for transporting goods by sea
The merchant navy ensures global trade runs smoothly.
tobacco finely cut from a block
He preferred smoking navy cut in his pipe.
Origin of navy
Latin, navis (ship)
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military
military forces of a nation including army, navy, air force
color
deep shade of blue like navy
military
serviceman in the navy
navy
connected with shipping or naval operations
military
related to a country's navy or military ships
naval prison
jail on a ship or navy base
modern navy
modern small warship smaller than a frigate
navy
large fast warship smaller than a battleship
acr: Naval Criminal Investigative Service
investigates crimes involving the navy
navy
naval unit detached for a specific task
military
navy officer with a formal commission
fleet leadership
senior officer overseeing a nation's navy operations
sea gear
tools and devices used by navy
military
commissioned officer in the navy
military
group within a navy
navy
naval strength of a country or nation
navy
naval officer between commander and commodore
veteran
person who was in the army, navy, or air force
navy
naval officer rank above ensign
traditional dish
navy beans baked with molasses and salt pork
career start
begin a career in the navy or as a sailor
acr: naval air station
place for navy planes and helicopters
acr: Royal Navy
the naval warfare force of the United Kingdom
children's fashion
child's suit with navy and white colors
Examples of navy in a sentence
The navy curtains matched the room's decor. The navy fleet was on high alert. Navy officers attended the international conference. The designer chose navy for the living room walls. Navy is a popular choice for school uniforms.
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- French:bleu marine, naval, ...
- German:marineblau, Marineblau, ...
- Italian:blu navy, navale, ...
- Spanish:azul marino, azul oscuro, ...
- Portuguese:azul-marinho, azul marinho, ...
- Chinese:海军蓝的, 海军蓝, ...
- Japanese:ネイビーの, ネイビー, ...
- Arabic:كُحْلِي, أَزْرَق كُحْلِي, ...
- Hebrew:נֵיְיבִּי, כָּחוֹל כָּהֶה, ...
- Russian:тёмно-синий, темно-синий цвет, ...
- Ukrainian:темно-синій, морський синій, ...
- Hindi:गहरा नीला, नेवी, ...
Definition of Navy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militarycountry's military forces at sea
- The Navy protects the nation's waters.
2.
US militaryUS the United States naval forcesUS
- He served in the Navy for ten years.
Expressions with Navy
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one who appears important but has no real power or role
He acts like the admiral of the Swiss Navy, but he has no real authority.
organization for former and serving Royal Navy personnel
He joined the Royal Navy Association after retiring from service.
the navy of the United Kingdom
The Royal Navy was crucial in the Battle of Trafalgar.
the American military branch that operates warships and submarines
The United States Navy's fleet is one of the largest in the world.
US Navy award for extraordinary heroism
He was awarded the Navy Cross for his bravery.
official list of naval officers and ships
The Navy List includes all active naval officers.
special military unit trained for sea air land missions
He wants to become a Navy SEAL one day.
Origin of Navy
Latin, navis (ship)
Examples of Navy in a sentence
She served in the Navy for over a decade. The Navy deployed ships to the region. He joined the Navy right after college.
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- French:Marine, ...
- German:Marine, ...
- Italian:Marina, ...
- Spanish:Armada, Marina, ...
- Portuguese:Marinha, ...
- Chinese:海军, ...
- Japanese:海軍, ...
- Arabic:بحرية, البَحْرِيَّة الأَمْريكِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:הַצִּי, ...
- Russian:Военно-морской флот, ВМФ, ...
- Ukrainian:Військово-морський флот, військово-морські сили, ...
- Hindi:नौसेना, नेवी, ...
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