Navy
WordNet
noun
(1) A dark shade of blue
(2) An organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
(3) The navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces
WiktionaryText
Etymology
- From navis "ship" or "boat". Compare Persian (nav, ship).
Noun
- A country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.
- A governmental department in charge of a country's sea force.
- A dark blue colour, usually called navy blue.
See also
- Annapolis
- bluejacket
- captain
- chief petty officer
- commodore