rickover

[US]/ˈrɪkəʊvə/
[UK]/ˈrɪkˌoʊvər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

prop. n.surname of US Admiral Hyman G. Rickover (1900–1986), father of the nuclear navy
Word Forms
Pluralrickovers

Phrases & Collocations

admiral rickover

rickover's legacy

like rickover

rickover's navy

rickover's vision

the rickover era

rickover's contribution

studying rickover

rickover's influence

following rickover

Example Sentences

admiral rickover is known as the father of the nuclear navy.

the rigorous rickover interview process became legendary for its intensity.

president carter once served under the command of hyman rickover.

the rickover effect transformed the united states submarine fleet.

students study rickover's legacy at the naval academy.

rickover insisted on absolute safety standards in nuclear reactors.

many officers feared a summons to rickover's office.

the biography titled "the rickover effect" details his career.

the uss hyman g. rickover is a los angeles-class submarine.

rickover demanded excellence from every engineer on his team.

congress passed a special resolution honoring rickover's service.

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