green-water navy en · NOUN
Meanings
- A naval force capable of military operations in coastal waters and in the open seas near its home country, but not capable of independent operations far from its home country.
- The portion of a naval force that is optimized for operations in coastal waters.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| green-water navies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |