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ˈrɪk oʊ vərrick·over

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  1. Rickover, Hyman Rickover, Hyman George Rickovernoun

    United States admiral who advocated the development of nuclear submarines (1900-1986)

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  1. rickover

    Hyman G. Rickover, often known as "Rickover," was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy. He is best known for directing the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and for his significant influence on the establishment and management of the nuclear Navy and nuclear power industry. He was famously rigorous in his standards and was sometimes referred to as the "father of the nuclear Navy."

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rickover in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rickover in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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