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na·vy
 navy
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- pronunciation:
- neI
vi
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
navies |
| definition 1: |
(often capitalized) The Navy is the part of a country's military that fights war on or over the sea.
My grandfather liked ships so he joined the Navy after he finished high school. |
| definition 2: |
A navy is all of a country's ships that are used for war or possible war. All of the people who operate and control the ships are part of the navy too.
The king wanted to increase his navy, so he ordered more ships to be built. |
| definition 3: |
Navy is a dark blue color.
Navy is the color of my dad's best suit. |
| related words: |
blue, fleet |
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