Naval History Terms

noun a branch of the armed forces of a country, typically equipped with warships and engaged in warfare at sea

• The navy is responsible for protecting the country's maritime borders.
• My cousin just enlisted in the navy!
• I heard that new restaurant is the navy of burger joints.
• Her calm demeanor in the face of chaos was like a navy in a storm.

noun A flag used to represent a country's navy or maritime forces

• The admiralty flag was hoisted on the ship to indicate its naval status.
• They knew they were approaching a navy ship when they saw the admiralty flag flying.
• I heard only the top-ranking officers are allowed near the admiralty flag.
• In the business world, the CEO's office is like the admiralty flag, symbolizing authority and power.