present participle of admirate

simple past tense and past participle of admirate

A motorboat used by flag officers for harbour transport.

(nautical) A person holding a naval rank between rear admiral and full admiral.

A bright red and black butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, of the family Nymphalidae.

One who admires another romantically but purposely remains anonymous to the extent that the subject of the admiration is unaware of the admirer's identity.

(military, nautical) A naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation. / (slang) A proctologist.

(Royal Navy slang, 18th century) The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.

(nautical) The highest-ranking officer in the Royal Navy.

(military, UK) the highest rank in the Royal Navy and other navies, NATO grade OF-10, usually reserved for wartime and ceremonial use. / (military, US, dated) fleet admiral