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vice admiral

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1. A commissioned rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard that is above rear admiral and below admiral.

2. One who holds this rank.

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vice admiral

(Military) a commissioned officer of flag rank in certain navies, junior to an admiral and senior to a rear admiral

ˌvice-ˈadmiralty n

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vice admiral - an admiral ranking below a full admiral and above a rear admiral

flag officer - a senior naval officer above the rank of captain

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