"fleet admiral" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fleet admirals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fleet admiral (plural fleet admirals)
  1. (military, historical) The highest rank in the United States Navy, NATO grade OF-10, used only during World War II. Wikipedia link: fleet admiral Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: admiral of the fleet [dated], admiral of the navy [historical], FADM Coordinate_terms: general of the army (english: US Army), admiral of the fleet [UK] Translations (top rank in the US Navy — see also admiral, admiral of the fleet): laivastoamiraali (Finnish), αρχιναύαρχος (archinávarchos) [masculine] (Greek), admirał floty [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-fleet_admiral-en-noun-hRrvVuhg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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