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Definition of: naumachy
(nô′mə·kē) noun plural ·chies
1. In ancient Rome, a fight between ships for the amusement of the people; also, an artificial basin for the convenience of such battles.
2. A naval battle; especially, a mock sea fight. Also
—nau·ma·chi·a (nô·mā′kē·ə). [<L <Gk. naumachia sea fight <naus ship + machē fight]
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