- naval
- adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin navalis, from navis ship Date: 15th century 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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naval — naval, ale [ naval ] adj. • v. 1300; lat. navalis 1 ♦ Qui concerne les navires, la navigation. ⇒ maritime, nautique. Constructions navales. Des chantiers navals. 2 ♦ Relatif à la marine militaire, à la guerre sur mer. Forces navales. ⇒ 1. flotte … Encyclopédie Universelle
Naval — Na val (n[=a] val), a. [L. navalis, fr. navis ship: cf. F. naval. See {Nave} of a church.] Having to do with shipping; of or pertaining to ships or a navy; consisting of ships; as, naval forces, successes, stores, etc. [1913 Webster] {Naval… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
naval — (Del lat. navālis). 1. adj. Perteneciente o relativo a las naves y a la navegación. 2. m. ant. morlés. ☛ V. arma naval, arquitectura naval, base naval, corona naval, manifestación naval, pez naval, táctica naval, tercio naval … Diccionario de la lengua española
naval — NAVÁL, Ă, navali, e, adj. Care ţine de nave (1) sau de navigaţie, privitor la nave sau la navigaţie. – Din fr. naval. Trimis de cornel, 04.06.2004. Sursa: DEX 98 navál adj. m., pl. naváli; f. sg. naválă … Dicționar Român
Naval — bezeichnet: Naval (Biliran), eine Stadtgemeinde in der Provinz Biliran, Philippinen Naval (Huesca), eine Gemeinde in der Provinz Huesca, Spanien Naval ist der Name von: Franz Naval (1865 1939), ein österreichischer Opernsänger Naval war der Name… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Naval — puede referirse a: Naval es todo lo relacionado con la navegación marítima. Naval es una localidad de la provincia de Huesca (España). Deportes Naval de Talcahuano es club de fútbol de Chile extinto, de la ciudad de Talcahuano. Club de Deportes… … Wikipedia Español
naval — naval, ale (na val, va l ) adj. Qui concerne les vaisseaux. L architecture navale. Science navale, l art de construire et de conduire les vaisseaux. • La science navale ne peut avoir de principes certains qu autant qu on lui donne pour base… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
naval — adjetivo 1. De las naves o de la navegación: escuela naval, ingeniero naval, combate naval. base* naval … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
naval — na‧val [ˈneɪvl] adjective [only before a noun] connected with or used by a navy: • We have a contract to build naval aircraft. • the Philadelphia naval shipyard … Financial and business terms
naval — (adj.) early 15c., from O.Fr. naval (14c.) and directly from L. navalis pertaining to a ship or ships, from navis ship, from PIE *nau boat (Cf. Skt. nauh, acc. navam ship, boat; Arm. nav ship; Gk. naus ship, nautes … Etymology dictionary
naval — naval, navel Naval is the adjective relating to navy, and navel is the rounded knotty depression in the centre of the belly (also in navel orange etc.). The two words are unrelated … Modern English usage
