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UUV

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌjuːjuˈviː/

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noun

Meaning 1

Initialism of unmanned (or uncrewed) underwater vehicle: an underwater naval drone, either one that is remotely controlled or one that is autonomous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drone, vehicle, device

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