Navy

/'neivi/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A country's military sea force: An organization consisting of warships, personnel, and bases, maintained for warfare at sea.
    • A dark blue color: A very dark shade of blue, often associated with naval uniforms.
    • (Often capitalized) A specific naval force: Specifically, the United States Navy.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun (Military Force):
    • He served in the navy for twenty years.
    • The country is modernizing its navy with new ships.
  • Noun (Color):
    • She wore a navy blazer to the interview.
    • The color options are black, gray, and navy.
Advanced Usage
  • "Navy blue": A common term for the dark blue color.
    • The school uniform requires navy blue trousers.
  • "To join the navy": To enlist or become a member of the naval force.
    • After graduation, he decided to join the navy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Naval (adj): Relating to a navy or warships.
    • It was an important naval base.
  • Navyman / Sailor (n): A member of a navy.
    • The navyman returned from a long deployment.
Synonyms
  • Fleet: A group of ships, especially warships.
  • Maritime force: A military force operating at sea.
Related Phrases
  • Navy yard: A dockyard where naval ships are built or repaired.
    • The old ship was taken to the navy yard for maintenance.
  • Navy seal: A member of the U.S. Navy's Sea, Air, Land Teams, an elite special operations force. (Note: This is a specific compound term).
    • The mission was carried out by Navy SEALs.
Idioms
  • "A navy of...": Used informally to describe a very large number of things, especially vehicles.
    • He seems to have a navy of classic cars in his garage.
Noun
  1. the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces
  2. a dark shade of blue
  3. an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare