admiralnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæd.mər.əl/us/ˈæd.mər.əl/also Admiral an officer of very high rank in the navy:
Admiral Nelson/Horatio Nelson
[ as form of address ] Yes, Admiral.
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Ranks in the Navy
- commander
- commodore
- fleet admiral
- midshipman
- petty officer
- PO
- rear admiral
- seaman
- sub lieutenant