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SBS

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency sbs

n. Stands for Special Boat Service. A special group of soldiers in the British Navy who are trained to fight in or near the water. They often do secret or very difficult missions.

n. Abbreviation for Special Boat Service. A maritime special forces unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. It is the naval counterpart to the SAS and focuses on amphibious operations and counter-terrorism.


SIMPLE

He joined the SBS after serving several years in the Marines.

CONTEXTUAL

The SBS was deployed to secure the offshore oil platforms during the conflict.

COMPLEX

Selection for the SBS is notoriously rigorous, requiring candidates to demonstrate exceptional physical endurance and tactical proficiency in diverse aquatic environments.

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Usage

Usually treated as a singular collective noun; often preceded by 'the'.

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