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Tullibee

Tullibee

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A United States Navy ship used for military service
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtʌlɪbi/
: Tullibee
  • After years at sea, the Tullibee was finally decommissioned and honored in a ceremony.

Examples

  • The Tullibee was launched in 1943.

  • Many sailors served aboard the Tullibee during its active years in the Navy.

  • The Tullibee was known for its advanced sonar technology during its service.

  • I saw the Tullibee during the naval parade.

  • The USS Tullibee was a notable submarine during World War II.

  • The crew of the Tullibee trained extensively for their mission under the ocean.

  • In 1944, the Tullibee made significant contributions to naval operations in the Pacific.

Synonyms

Theodore Roosevelt
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A United States Navy aircraft carrier named after the 26th President

is simply a vessel name without specifying ship type

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Tullibee comes from the name of a small North American freshwater fish called a tullibee. The US Navy often names ships after fish, so the vessel Tullibee simply carries the fish's name, which helps you remember it as a ship named for an animal.