Navy meaning in English

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Definition

the navy: the part of a country's armed forces trained to operate at sea noun

Examples

  • "This is Admiral Brian Jones, veteran of the Her Majesty's Royal Navy."
  • "I'm loving my new life in the navy."
  • "Mom was an alcoholic, my brother dropped out of school to join the navy."
  • "Brian : But Bruno, I joined the navy."
  • "Members of the Dutch Navy have boarded the boat and-"
  • "Rupert : The Dutch Navy has encircled the boat, and is communicating with the pirates via loudspeaker."
Exercise 1
We are family! (Incidentally, I have all my sisters with me).

Let's answer a few questions about Dr. Loblaw's family based on what he told Donna in this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer!

We are family! (Incidentally, I have all my sisters with me).

Let's answer a few questions about Dr. Loblaw's family based on what he told Donna in this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is true. Dr. Loblaw tells Dr. Donna that "Mom" was an alcoholic, meaning that she had problems with alcohol.
This statement is true. Dr. Loblaw tells Dr. Donna that his father was a "monster" who beat him "pretty often". From this statement, we can assume that the doctor's father was physically abusive. "To beat (someone)" is to strike or hit them violently and repeatedly.
This statement is false, but I'd like you to join my band of merry adventures. We already have a level 7 Conjurer, a half-elf fighter thief, and a chaotic evil high priestess. Come on, it'll be fun! If you roll a 6 or above, you can be on Francis' team.
This statement is true. Dr. Loblaw tells Dr. Donna that his brother "dropped out of school" and "joined the navy". The "Navy" is the marine branch of the military in the United States (and many other countries).
This statement is false. Dr. Loblaw states that his sister is a "stripper", a man or woman who removes their clothes and dances professionally.

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