Rickover Definition

rickover
noun
  1. United States admiral who advocated the development of nuclear submarines (1900-1986)

"Rickover" in song lyrics

See how rickover is used in real songs:

  • "admiral hyman rickover"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hyman g. rickover"
    AOL — AOL

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