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Admiral of the Fleet

–noun
an officer of the highest rank in the British navy.
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Ad·mi·ral of the Fleet   (ād'mər-əl)   
n.   In both senses also called Fleet Admiral.
  1. The highest rank in the U.S. Navy, equivalent to General of the Army.

  2. One who holds this rank.

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