MV
1 American-
main verb.
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megavolt; megavolts.
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motor vessel.
abbreviation
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market value.
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mean variation.
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Music. mezza voce.
abbreviation
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motor vessel
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muzzle velocity
symbol
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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
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