naval

na-val · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to a navy or navies.

  2. 2.

    Relating to ships or shipping.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    naval forces — the military forces that operate at sea
  • •
    naval academy — a school for training naval officers

Related words

See also: maritime, nautical, navy
Synonyms: marine, maritime, nautical

Etymology

From Latin navalis ("pertaining to ships"), from navis ("ship").