adj
naval
NAY-vuhl
adj
1
Relating to a country's navy or to warships.
"The naval base houses several aircraft carriers."
"He served as a naval officer for twenty years."
How to Use Naval
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with a navy or warships.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "navel" (belly button) — they sound alike but mean completely different things.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
naval base
naval officer
naval forces
Word Forms
Navals plural
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Etymology
From Latin navalis, "of ships," from navis, "ship."