navally

In fleet terms

In a naval manner; with respect to ships, fleets, or maritime military forces.

The word is rare, appearing mainly in historical or military contexts: The two powers were navally superior to their rivals.

Britain dominated navally throughout the nineteenth century.

maritime

fleet

Vehicles under unified command

warshipArmed naval vessel
frigateMedium-sized naval warship
destroyerOne that ruins completely

cruiser · battleship · submarine · aircraft carrier · corvette · gunboat · admiral · commodore · captain · ensign

navigation

compass

Device showing cardinal directions

helmVessel's steering mechanism
rudderPivoting stern blade
bearingPosture or orientation

course · heading · sextant · astrolabe · gyrocompass · dead reckoning · waypoint · latitude · longitude · radar

Opposites

domain of military/transport operation

navallyterrestrially

In a land-based way

on land · overland · aerially · in space · on the ground

Phrases

naval baseMilitary port for warships
naval commandAuthority over warships
naval cadetsMilitary trainees for seafaring
naval officerRanked military sailor
naval aviatorPilot serving at sea
naval portsMilitary maritime bases

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