"bare navy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bare navy (uncountable)
  1. (UK, naval slang) The situation where available food is limited to basic service rations. Tags: UK, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-bare_navy-en-noun-aB3EljZ1 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, naval, navy, politics, war

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