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rear admiral
(redirected from Rear admirals)

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rear admiral
n.
1. A commissioned rank in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard that is above captain and below vice admiral.
2. One who holds this rank.
rear admiral
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) an officer holding flag rank in any of certain navies, junior to a vice admiral
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rear admiralrear admiral - an admiral junior to a vice admiral
flag officer - a senior naval officer above the rank of captain
Translations
rear admiral n → contrammiraglio
rear admiral n → contrammiraglio


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