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armada

noun ar·ma·da \är-ˈmä-də, -ˈmā- also -ˈma-\

: a large group of ships, boats, etc.

Full Definition of ARMADA

: a fleet of warships

: a large force or group usually of moving things

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Origin of ARMADA

Spanish, from Medieval Latin armata army, fleet, from Latin, feminine of armatus, past participle of armare to arm, from arma

First Known Use: 1533

Related to ARMADA

Synonyms: fleet, caravan, cavalcade, line, motorcade, train

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

Rhymes with ARMADA

Granada, Haggadah, Jumada, Masada, panada, posada, ramada, tostada

ARMADA Defined for Kids

armada

noun ar·ma·da \är-ˈmä-də, -ˈmā-\

Definition of ARMADA for Kids

: a large fleet of warships

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