1. (noun) an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality

• national flag

1. (noun) a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

• commissioned naval officer

2. (noun) an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality

• allegory
• emblem
• flag

3. (noun) colors flown by a ship to show its nationality

• colors
• colours

1. (noun) a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

• armed forces
• armed services
• military
• military machine
• war machine