Naval

Pronunciation

• enPR: nā'vÉ™l, IPA: /ˈneɪvÉ™l/
• Homophones: navel
• Rhymes: -eɪvÉ™l

Full definition of naval

Adjective

1. (nautical) Of or relating to a navy.
• 2012-03, William E. Carter, Merri Sue Carter, The British Longitude Act Reconsidered, Conditions were horrendous aboard most British naval vessels at the time. Scurvy and other diseases ran rampant, killing more seamen each year than all other causes combined, including combat.

Related terms

• navy