naval

/naˈbal/ · B2 · adj

naval (of or relating to a navy)

⚓🚢 naval = sounds like NAV-al: to NAVigate ships, like a NAVy

Spanish naval comes from Latin navalis, from navis meaning ship. The same root gives English navy, navigate and nave. Spot NAV in the word and link it to ships and the sea.

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