Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A member of one of the construction battalions in the US Navy that builds naval aviation bases and shore facilities.
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- noun A
construction battalion , part of theUnited States Navy responsible forbuilding ,bulldozing , etc.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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A former Navy "Seabee," Brown describes one of his previous jobs on his website bio page:
The Nation: Top Stories Jillian Rayfield 2010
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A former Navy "Seabee," Brown describes one of his previous jobs on his website bio page:
The Nation: Top Stories Jillian Rayfield 2010
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Already one of the most storied CB ( "Seabee") units within the U.S.
Museum Blogs 2009
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Minor was serving as a senior "Seabee" in a fortified supply compound at the Iraq border when he was critically injured from a 30 foot fall during a blinding sand storm.
Gary A. Officer: Rebuilding America Through Volunteerism; National Rebuilding Day Gary A. Officer 2011
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The invasion involved the 3rd ,4th and 5th Marine Corps Divisions as well as Navy and Seabee personnel.
NEWS February2010 2010
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Chakeres, a former Navy Seabee, said veterans are proud of their service and protective of their sacrifices.
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Walker served two heavy combat tours in Vietnam as a Navy Seabee.
Brigid Brett: Small Ceremonies Brigid Brett 2011
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Minor was serving as a senior "Seabee" in a fortified supply compound at the Iraq border when he was critically injured from a 30 foot fall during a blinding sand storm.
Gary A. Officer: Rebuilding America Through Volunteerism; National Rebuilding Day Gary A. Officer 2011
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Walker served two heavy combat tours in Vietnam as a Navy Seabee.
Brigid Brett: Small Ceremonies Brigid Brett 2011
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Seabee during Vietnam, during which he was a prisoner of war.
Heroes or Villains? 2010
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