English Reference
adjective

naval

adj.
US /ˈneɪvəɫ/ UK /nˈeɪvəl/ naval

  1. 01 C1 Advanced Formal

    relating to ships or shipping in a general way.

    pertaining to ships, shipping, or navigation in a broad sense, though this usage is less common than the military sense.

    Simple

    The museum has a collection of naval maps from the nineteenth century.

    In context

    The historian's research focuses on naval architecture and the evolution of hull design during the age of sail.

Usage naval blockade · naval officer

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