Synonyms for

Navies

Verb / ˈneɪvi:z / Another word for navies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Navies refer to the military forces of a country that operate on water, such as ships and submarines.

Synonyms & similar words

usn navy usnavy darkblue unitedstatesnavy navalforces navyblue fleet armada flotilla battleship destroyer cruiser submarine frigate corvette gunboat

Example sentences

  1. The navies of different countries work together to fight piracy in the high seas.
  2. The navy conducted a search and rescue mission to save the fishermen lost at sea.
  3. The country invested heavily in its navy to protect its coast from foreign invasion.
  4. The navy evacuated the citizens from the coastal areas before the hurricane struck.
  5. The navy has a strict physical fitness program for its sailors.

Quotes

  • The navy is not a master of the oceans, but rather its servant. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The Navy has both a tradition and a future - and we look with pride and confidence in both directions. - Admiral George Anderson

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