Word adjective
naval
adj.
US /ˈneɪvəɫ/ UK /nˈeɪvəl/ naval
Definition
- 01 C1 Advanced
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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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Common
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