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| Adm. |
abbreviation of "Admiral," a naval commissioned officer of the highest rank, or the commander of a fleet or squadron. |
| admiralty |
the authority of an admiral. [1/3 definitions] |
| aide-de-camp |
a military or naval officer serving as assistant to a general or admiral. |
| captain |
a commissioned officer of the U.S. Navy holding the rank immediately below rear admiral. [1/8 definitions] |
| commodore |
in the U.S. Navy until 1899 and again during World War II, a commissioned naval officer ranked below a rear admiral and above a captain. [1/2 definitions] |
| four-star |
describing a general or admiral whose insignia carries four stars. [1/2 definitions] |
| rear admiral |
a U.S. naval officer ranking below a vice admiral and above a commodore admiral. |
| vice-admiral |
a U.S. naval officer ranking between admiral and rear admiral. |
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