ˈneɪvɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 (often
the Navy) a the
whole body of a State's ships of
war, including crews,
maintenance systems, etc. b the officers
and men of a navy. 2 (in full navy blue) a dark-blue
colour as used in
naval uniform. 3
poet. a fleet of ships. øNavy
Department US the
government department in
charge of the navy. Navy List
Brit. an
official list containing the names of
all naval officers etc. navy yard US a government
shipyard with civilian labour. [ME, = fleet f. OF navie
ship, fleet f. Rmc & pop.L navia ship f. L navis]