Meaning of brown-water navy | Babel Free
Definitions
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A naval force capable of military operations in riverine and coastal environments. broadly
- A naval force capable of military operations only in inland waters.
- The portion of a naval force that is optimized for riverine operations.
Examples
“Gunboats and other vessels with shallow drafts that could navigate inland waterways were part of the Civil War's brown-water navies.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.