naval

Everyday

Naval means to do with a navy, warships or sailors in the armed forces: a naval officer, a naval battle. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons naval battles include Trafalgar (1805), where Admiral Nelson's British fleet won, and Midway (1942). Naval bases, naval ships and naval history appear in lessons about empires and wars. Phrases: «naval battle», «naval base», «naval officer», «naval history».

Examples

• Nelson won the naval battle of Trafalgar. tree →
• Grandpa was a naval officer in the Royal Navy. tree →
• Portsmouth has a famous naval museum. tree →
• The naval base is full of grey warships. tree →
• Britain was a great naval power for centuries. tree →
• The naval band played on the dock. tree →
• The naval officer's widow had never heard of them before. tree →

Note

Homophone trap: «naval» (navy) and «navel» (belly button) sound the same; a «navel orange» has a small belly-button shape. Adjective only; the noun is «navy».