rear admiralnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌrɪər ˈæd.mɪ.rəl/us/ˌrɪr ˈæd.mɪ.rəl/also Rear Admiral an officer of very high rank in the navy:
Rear Admiral Hopper/Grace Hopper
[ as form of address ] Yes, Rear Admiral.
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Ranks in the Navy
- admiral
- commander
- commodore
- fleet admiral
- midshipman
- petty officer
- PO
- seaman
- sub lieutenant