Navy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural na·vies.
  1. the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
  2. the complete body of such warships together with their officers and enlisted personnel, equipment, yards, etc., constituting the sea power of a nation.
  3. the department of government charged with its management.
  4. navy blue (def. 1).
  5. a fleet of ships.
adjective
  1. belonging or connected to a navy; naval: navy vessels in the harbor;a navy officer with combat experience aboard a submarine.
  2. of the color navy blue: Either tie will look great with your navy suit.
noun plural -vies
  1. the warships and auxiliary vessels of a nation or ruler
  2. the branch of a country's armed services comprising such ships, their crews, and all their supporting services and equipment
  3. short for navy blue
  4. a fleet of ships
  5. (as modifier)
Navy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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