naval

Etymology

From Middle English naval, from Middle French naval, from Latin nāvālis; equivalent to navy + -al.

adj

1. (nautical) Of or relating to a navy.
   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. 2012-03, William E. Carter, Merri Sue Carter, “The British Longitude Act Reconsidered”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 2, page 87
2. (nautical) Of or relating to ships in general.
   naval architect