noun
seabee
Seabee (noun) means a group within the United States Navy that builds and constructs things.
noun
1
A group within the United States Navy that builds and constructs things.
"The Navy is establishing a new Construction Battalion, or Seabee, unit in Charleston, S. C., Senator Strom Thurmond, Republican of South Carolina, said today."
— , Seabee Unit in Charleston (1971)
2
A member of this force.
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Etymology
Spelling out of the initials CB, for construction battalion, with the spelling probably influenced by the words sea (patrolled by the Navy) and bee (a symbol of industriousness).
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What is the meaning of seabee?
"seabee" (noun) means a group within the United States Navy that builds and constructs things.
What are the different meanings of seabee?
"seabee" has 2 main meanings: 1. A group within the United States Navy that builds and constructs things; 2. A member of this force.
