Meaning of naval in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈneɪvəl/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    naval

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin navalis, from navis‘ship’

    Definitions

    1. connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

    Examples

    • « naval history »
    • « naval commander »
    • « naval vessels »

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