naumachy
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1. a mock sea fight, as in ancient Rome.
2. the flooded arena where such fights were conducted.
See also: War2. the flooded arena where such fights were conducted.
1. a mock sea fight, as in ancient Rome.
2. the place where such fights were conducted.
See also: Ships2. the place where such fights were conducted.
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Noun | 1. | naumachy - a naval spectacle; a mock sea battle put on by the ancient Romans spectacle - an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale |
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