rear admiral

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation.
  2. A proctologist.

Pronunciation

En-au-rear admiral.ogg

Word forms

rear admiral rear admirals

Synonyms

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