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Naval

//ˈneɪvəl// adj, name

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a navy. not-comparable

    "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. not-comparable

    "naval architect"

Adjective
  1. 1
    connected with or belonging to or used in a navy wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname
  2. 2
    A municipality, the capital of Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.

Etymology

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

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