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MV

1 American  
  1. main verb.

  2. megavolt; megavolts.

  3. motor vessel.


mV 2 American  
  1. millivolt; millivolts.


Mv 3 American  
  1. Symbol, Chemistry. mendelevium.


m.v. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. market value.

  2. mean variation.

  3. Music. mezza voce.


MV 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. motor vessel

  2. muzzle velocity

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symbol

  1. megavolt

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mv 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. mezzo voce

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mv 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. Maldives

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Example Sentences

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MV Isle of Mull has been redeployed to serve Coll, Tiree and Colonsay.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The 85m-long ship, which can carry 450 passengers and 100 cars or 14 HGVs, will join MV Finlaggan in serving the island, increasing the route's capacity by 40% when it is fully operational.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

MV Isle of Arran, a 42-year-old ship affectionately known as the Auld Trooper, has a problem with its fire suppression system.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Three large ferries - including its two newest vessels MV Glen Sannox and MV Isle of Islay - are still unavailable whilel faults are investigated, and four other ships are away for annual maintenance.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I am confirmed to sail on the MV Wilhelm Gustloff, the most impressive ship in the harbor!

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys