(nautical) A naval rank, in some systems, that is the lowest rank of admiral.

red admiral (a butterfly)

plural of admiral of the fleet

plural of admiral's barge

plural of scarlet admiral

(nautical, slang) To steal some liquor from a cask that is in storage or transit.

(obsolete) A marrowfat pea.

plural of Dutch admiral

plural of fleet admiral

The highest grade of flag officer in the United States Navy, ranking above a four-star admiral and junior only to the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Defense, and the President of the United States; equal in grade or rank to a general of the army. Usually called admiral of the fleet in other navies.