navy
[noun]
Synonyms: fleet, armada, flotilla

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I. na‧vy /ˈneɪvi/ noun (plural navies)
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: navie 'group of ships', from Latin navigia 'ships', from navigare; ⇒ navigate]

1. [countable] the part of a country’s military forces that fights at sea:
the British Navy
in the navy
Is your brother still in the navy?
He joined the navy during the war.

2. [uncountable] a very dark blue colour:
The jacket is available in navy, green, or brown.
—navy adjective

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II. ˌnavy ˈblue (also navy) adjective
very dark blue:
a navy blue sweater
—navy blue noun [uncountable]

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navy
noun
ADJ. strong | merchant
VERB + NAVY have | build | serve in | join
PREP. in the ~ He spent ten years in the merchant navy.
PHRASES the Royal Navy

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NAVY
Never Again Volunteer Yourself

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