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naval

Pronunciation: [ˈneɪ.vəl]

Word

Context: "military"

(adjective) related to ships and the navy. When we talk about something as naval, we mean it has to do with the part of the military that uses big boats and submarines to protect our country on water.

Example

The naval forces were ready to assist in the rescue mission.

Example

The army is not involved in naval operations.

Example

What kind of naval equipment do they use in their fleet?

Context: "geography"

(adjective) related to the sea or ocean. If something is naval, it can also mean connected to areas near the water, like coastlines or ports.

Example

The town has a beautiful naval harbor where many ships dock.

Example

This area is not naval; it is located far from any ocean.

Example

Which cities have the largest naval ports in the country?

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