Navy

['neɪvɪ] or ['nevi]

Definition

(noun.) an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare.

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Definition

(n.) A fleet of ships; an assemblage of merchantmen, or so many as sail in company.

(n.) The whole of the war vessels belonging to a nation or ruler, considered collectively; as, the navy of Italy.

(n.) The officers and men attached to the war vessels of a nation; as, he belongs to the navy.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Fleet, ships of war.

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Definition

n. a fleet of ships: the whole of the ships-of-war of a nation: the officers and men belonging to the warships of a nation.—ns. Nā′vy-list a list of the officers and ships of a navy published from time to time; Nā′vy-yard a government dockyard.

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Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream of the navy, denotes victorious struggles with unsightly obstacles, and the promise of voyages and tours of recreation. If in your dream you seem frightened or disconcerted, you will have strange obstacles to overcome before you reach fortune. A dilapidated navy is an indication of unfortunate friendships in business or love. See Gunboat.

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