Army vs. Navy

Armynoun

A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.

Armynoun

Used absolutely for that entire branch of the armed forces.

Armynoun

(often capitalized) Within a vast military, a very large tactical contingent (e.g. a number of divisions).

Armynoun

The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.

Armynoun

(figuratively) A large group of people working toward the same purpose.

Armynoun

(figuratively) A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.

Armynoun

(figuratively) Any multitude.

Armynoun

A collection or body of men armed for war, esp. one organized in companies, battalions, regiments, brigades, and divisions, under proper officers.

Armynoun

A body of persons organized for the advancement of a cause; as, the Blue Ribbon Army.

Armynoun

A great number; a vast multitude; a host.

Armynoun

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

Armynoun

a large number of people united for some specific purpose

Army

An army (from Latin arma via Old French armée, [feminine]), ground force or land force is a fighting force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or state.

Navynoun

(countable) A country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.

Navynoun

(countable) A governmental department in charge of a country's sea force.

Navynoun

A dark blue colour, usually called navy blue.

Navyadjective

Having the dark blue colour of navy blue.

Navyadjective

Belonging to the navy; typical of the navy.

Navynoun

A fleet of ships; an assemblage of merchantmen, or so many as sail in company.

Navynoun

The whole of the war vessels belonging to a nation or ruler, considered collectively; as, the navy of Italy.

Navynoun

The officers and men attached to the war vessels of a nation; as, he belongs to the navy.

Navynoun

same as navy blue.

Navyadjective

Having a color of navy blue.

Navynoun

an organization of military naval forces

Navynoun

a dark shade of blue

Navy

A navy, naval force, or maritime force is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface ships, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields.