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naval warfare(encyclopedia)
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naval (iou)



naval adjective. LME.
[Latin navalis, from navis ship: see -AL1.]
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the navy or a navy; having or consisting of a navy. LME.
G. Rawlinson The naval power of Carthage. R. H. Tawney They were easily commanded by any naval power dominating the eastern Mediterranean.
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of ships. E17.
A. Eden A big naval engagement with the German fleet.
Of a person: belonging to, connected with, or serving in the navy or a navy. M17.
C. Angier He came from a naval family, and had been a lieutenant commander.
Special collocations: naval academy a college where naval officers are trained. naval architect: see ARCHITECT noun 1b. naval architecture: see ARCHITECTURE noun 1. naval base a securely held seaport from which naval operations can be carried out. naval brass a type of brass containing about 60 per cent copper, 39 per cent zinc, and one per cent tin, used for bolts and other small ship fittings. naval brigade a landing-force; a reinforcement force for land troops. naval crown Roman Antiquities a crown or garland given to a victor or brave fighter in a sea battle. naval officer an officer in a navy. naval station: see STATION noun 3a. naval stores articles or materials used in shipping; spec. (colloq.) tar, turpentine, resin, etc.
navalism noun the importance of naval interests L19.
navalist noun a person stressing the importance of having a strong navy E20.
navally adverb in a naval manner; from a naval point of view: M18.