First Known Use: 15th century
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naval
adjective na·val \ˈnā-vəl\
: of or relating to a country's navy
Full Definition of NAVAL
1
obsolete : of or relating to ships or shipping
2
a : of or relating to a navy b : consisting of or involving warships
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Origin of NAVAL
Middle English, from Latin navalis, from navis ship
NAVAL Defined for Kids
naval
adjective na·val \ˈnā-vəl\
Definition of NAVAL for Kids
: of or relating to a navy or warships <naval vessels>
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