NAVY


Meaning of NAVY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' n ā -v ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural navies

Etymology: Middle English navie, from Anglo-French, from Latin navigia ships, from navigare

Date: 14th century

1 : a group of ships : FLEET

2 : a nation's ships of war and of logistic support

3 often capitalized : the complete naval establishment of a nation including yards, stations, ships, and personnel

4 : a dark grayish purplish blue

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.