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rear admiral

The correct spelling is rear admiral.

How to pronounce rear admiral

noun

Say it like: Ree-r a-dmi-ral

The correct spelling is rear admiral. A naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation.
  2. 2.A proctologist.

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