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naval

adjectivecommon in dialogue

  • //ˈneɪvəl//

Of or relating to a navy.

adjective

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Of or relating to ships in general.

    naval architect

Etymology

From Middle English naval, from Middle French naval, from Latin nāvālis; equivalent to navy + -al.

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