naval
word
/ˈneɪvəɫ/
NAY-vuhl
/nˈeɪvəl/
NAY-vuhl
Definition
Relating to a country's navy or warships.
Usage & Nuances
"Naval" is always an adjective and is used before nouns, like "naval base", "naval officer", or "naval battle". It refers specifically to military or defense contexts, not civilian ships.
Spanish: navalPortuguese (BR): navalPortuguese (PT): navalChinese (Simplified): 海军的Chinese (Traditional): 海軍的Hindi: नौसैनिकArabic: بحريBengali: নৌ - নৌ-সামরিকRussian: военно-морскойJapanese: 海軍のVietnamese: hải quânKorean: 해군의Turkish: denizcilik - donanmaUrdu: بحریIndonesian: angkatan laut
Example Sentences
The country built a new naval base on the coast.
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He wants to join the naval academy.
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He served as a doctor on a naval ship for five years.
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A naval officer visited our school.
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The city is known for its important naval history.
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There was a big naval parade last weekend.
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