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navy: Meaning and Definition of

na•vy

Pronunciation: (nā'vē), [key]
— pl. -vies.
  1. the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
  2. (often cap.) the complete body of such warships together with their officers and enlisted personnel, equipment, yards, etc., constituting the sea power of a nation.
  3. (often cap.) the department of government charged with its management.
  4. See
  5. a fleet of ships.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
navvy navy bean
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