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brown-water navy

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A naval force capable of military operations in riverine and coastal environments.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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noun

Meaning 2

A naval force capable of military operations only in inland waters.

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Qualifier: strictly

Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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noun

Meaning 3

The portion of a naval force that is optimized for riverine operations.

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Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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