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ARA

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈæɹə// ara

n. a small, fast ship used by some navies to attack larger ships or protect the coast.

n. a fast, light naval vessel, typically an auxiliary or coastal craft used for rapid strikes or patrol duties.


SIMPLE

The navy deployed an ara to patrol the shallow coastal waters.

CONTEXTUAL

During the naval exercise, the ara successfully intercepted the larger transport ship before it could reach the harbor.

COMPLEX

Historical naval records indicate that the ara was favored for its maneuverability in narrow straits where larger galleons found it impossible to turn effectively against the wind.

Etymology 1

Abbreviation

Etymology 2

From Spanish ARA.

Usage

Often used in historical or specific regional military contexts; takes a countable noun structure.

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