Seabee
English
Etymology
Phonetic rendering 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).
Noun
Seabee (plural Seabees)
- A construction battalion of the United States Navy, responsible for building, bulldozing, etc.
- A member of this force.
Translations
force
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member
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