"admiral" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæd.mə.rəl/ [UK], /ˈæd.mə.rəl/ [US] Audio: en-us-admiral.ogg [US] Forms: admiral [singular], admirals [plural]
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  1. An admiral is the person in charge of a navy or fleet of ships, like a general in the army.
    Sense id: simple-admiral-en-noun-rCKuMyWE
  2. An admiral is a high rank naval officer who is allowed to fly his own flag.
    Sense id: simple-admiral-en-noun-iOEG3UFi
     
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