NAUMACHY

naumachy. Naumachy, n. a seafight, a mock seafight

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Nau″ma‐chy (na̤″mȧ‐ky̆), n. [[L. naumachia, Gr. ναυμαχία; ναυ̑σ ship + μάχη fight, battle, μάχεσθαι to fight.]] 1. 1. A naval battle; esp., a mock sea fight.
2. 2. (Rom. Antiq.) A show or spectacle representing a sea fight; also, a place for such exhibitions.