| academy |
An academy is a school. Usually an academy is a private school. People have to pay to go to a private school. Some academies focus on a particular type of thing, such as art, music, military training, or science. Academies give special classes for these things. Some academies are regular schools for school children, and some academies give classes for adult students, especially in things like music, drama, or art. |
| admiral |
an officer in the United States Navy of the highest rank; the commander of a fleet of ships or military unit. |
| armament |
(usually plural) the total military power of a country, including weapons and supplies. |
| armed forces |
all the military services of a country. |
| armory |
a place where weapons and other military equipment are made or stored. |
| at ease |
a standing position in the military. When at ease, soldiers may relax but must stay in place and cannot talk. |
| attention |
a way in which a person stands in the military, with the body straight, the legs and feet together, and the eyes looking forward. [1/4 definitions] |
| baton |
A baton is a wooden or metal stick that is carried by a police officer or military officer. It can be used as a weapon or as a symbol of authority. [1/3 definitions] |
| battleship |
a large military ship that has heavy armor and large guns. |
| blockade |
the shutting off of traffic into and out of a place. Military forces do this to seaports or cities during wars. [1/2 definitions] |
| cadet |
a student in a military school; person training to be a military officer. |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. [1/2 definitions] |
| canteen |
a small store that sells food, drink, and some personal supplies. Canteens are found in schools, factories, and military bases. [1/2 definitions] |
| chaplain |
a member of the clergy who leads religious services and does counseling for a military unit, a hospital, or other group. |
| charge |
a military attack. [1/12 definitions] |
| civil |
of the daily activities of citizens as opposed to those of religious or military groups. [1/3 definitions] |
| civilian |
of civil life or civilians; not of the military or police. [1/2 definitions] |
| civil service |
any branch of government that is not part of the legislature, court system, or the military. |
| coast guard |
(capitalized) a U.S. military service that patrols and protects the nation's coasts. |
| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. [1/3 definitions] |
| commission |
the order that gives a rank to an officer in the military. [1/7 definitions] |