naval

UK /ˈneɪvəl/ US /ˈneɪvəl/

adj 2name 2

Definitions

adj

Of or relating to a navy.

Conditions were horrendous aboard most British naval vessels at the time. Scurvy and other diseases ran rampant, killing more seamen each year than all other causes combined, including combat.

Of or relating to ships in general.

naval architect

name

A surname

A municipality, the capital of Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.

Collocations

ADJ.

aboard, better, british, closed, large, major, most, soviet

The British naval fleet patrolled the waters off the coast for several weeks.

VERB + NAVAL

establishing, fire, head, married, needs, serve, war

My grandfather served in the naval reserves for over thirty years before he retired.

NAVAL + NOUN

architect, college, commanders, garrison, modernization, museum, officer, painter

The naval museum in Portsmouth attracts thousands of visitors every year.

PREP.

during, during, in, until, with

The two countries maintained peaceful relations during naval exercises in the disputed waters.

ADV.

normally

The country's naval forces normally patrol the coastal waters during the summer months.

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Conditions were horrendous aboard most British naval vessels at the time. Scurvy and other diseases ran rampant, killing more seamen each year than all other causes combined, including combat.

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naval architect

Wiktionary

He has received a commission as a naval officer.

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The gentlemen at this table were naval commanders during the first Gulf War.

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He was head of America's Naval War College.

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He was head of the United States' Naval War College.

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