Navy
/'neivi/
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Definition
- 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
- the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces
- a dark shade of blue
- an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare