How Do You Spell NAVAL?
Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪvə͡l] (IPA) 
Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪvə͡l] (IPA)
Naval is an adjective that describes anything related to or associated with a navy, which is the branch of a nation's military that operates on and in the sea.
In a general sense, naval refers to activities, equipment, and personnel connected with sea-based warfare, defense, or exploration. It pertains to ships, submarines, aircraft carriers, and any vessels operated by a navy. Naval operations may include patrolling, guarding, and protecting coastal waters, as well as engaging in offensive actions such as naval warfare.
Naval power is a significant component of a nation's defense strategy, and naval forces play a vital role in safeguarding territorial waters, ensuring maritime trade routes remain open, and projecting national power.
Naval architecture refers to the design and construction of ships and other watercraft, considering various factors such as stability, propulsion, and functionality in different ocean conditions.
Naval warfare involves operations conducted at sea, including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and aircraft employed to attack sea-based targets and engage in tactical maneuvers.
Naval warfare may encompass strategies and tactics to control sea lanes, conduct amphibious landings, and defend or attack coastal areas.
Overall, naval is a term that encompasses all aspects of a navy's organization, activities, and capabilities, reflecting its specific focus on operations in a maritime environment.
• See under navy.
• Pert. to a navy; consisting of ships; maritime.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word naval comes from the Latin term navalis, which is derived from the word navis, meaning ship or vessel. It entered the English language via French, with the same meaning of relating to ships or the navy. The term ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root word nau or naus, meaning boat.
