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merchant navy

noun

UK/ˌmɜː.tʃᵊnt ˈneɪ.vi/
US/ˌmɝː.tʃᵊnt ˈneɪ.vi/

Definitions of merchant navy noun

  1. CountableSingular

    A country's fleet of commercial vessels that transport goods, not for military use.

    • Many who worked in the merchant navy risked their lives during the war.

    • He dreamed of joining the merchant navy and traveling the world.

    • The ship was a vital part of the merchant navy, transporting essential supplies.