Patuxent
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The name of several United States Navy ships
- proper noun
- /pəˈtʌksənt/
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Patuxent
- He proudly displayed a photograph of himself aboard the Patuxent in his living room.
Examples
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The USS Patuxent was commissioned in 1943.
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Several ships named Patuxent have served in the United States Navy over the years.
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The Patuxent played a crucial role in supplying fuel to the fleet during the operation.
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Have you heard about the USS Patuxent?
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The USS Patuxent completed its training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean.
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During the ceremony, sailors honored the legacy of the Patuxent and its crew.
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Historically, the Patuxent served in several key naval operations throughout the 20th century.
Surface Forms
Patuxent main
Etymology
Patuxent used for Navy ships follows the common practice of naming ships after rivers, and that river name itself comes from a Native American word for the 'river' place. So ships called Patuxent carry the river's name and its local history.
