What is another word for naval?

Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪvə͡l] (IPA)

Naval is an adjective that refers to things related to navy or ships that travel on the water. There are several synonyms for naval, including maritime, nautical, seafaring, and oceanic. Maritime is often used to describe activities that involve ships and boats on the sea or the ocean. Nautical is typically used to describe something related to the navigation of the ships. Seafaring is an adjective that is commonly used to describe sailors or people who travel by sea. Oceanic is used to describe something that is related to the ocean. All of these synonyms can be used to replace the word naval in many contexts.

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Usage examples for Naval

Although there were perhaps two dozen men who knew of the existence of the operation by its code name, such as the naval officers who had helped get Raphael Poe to his destination, there were only five men who really knew what Operation Mapcase was all about.
"The Foreign Hand Tie"
Gordon Randall Garrett
I did not know at the time, what has since been brought out in the testimony given before the naval Committee in Washington, that the National Geographic Society's verdict was based upon an indifferent examination of worthless observations and a few seconds' casual observation of Mr. Peary's instruments by several members of the Society in the Pennsylvania Railroad Station at Washington.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Dr. Cook has brought charges against Mr. Peary as a naval officer.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Naval

  • My observations of Japanese naval fighting men, their abilities and equipment led me to believe that they gave a better account of themselves than we did.
    Jack Adams
  • Because my father was often absent on naval duty, my mother suffered me to do much as I pleased.
    John James Audubon
  • There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one of whom is the minister of naval affairs.
    Fredrik Bajer
  • But Canada remains a crucial partner in this global war on terrorism, and we are grateful for that. Canadian naval vessels, aircraft and military personnel continue anti-terrorist operations in the Persian Gulf.
    Paul Cellucci
  • Ironically, the Canadian naval vessels, aircraft and personnel in the Persian Gulf I mentioned earlier who are fighting terrorism will provide more support indirectly to this war in Iraq than most of the 46 countries that are fully supporting our efforts there.
    Paul Cellucci

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