naval operation

collocation in English

meaningsofnavalandoperation

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naval
adjective
uk
/ˈneɪ.vəl/us
/ˈneɪ.vəl/
belonging to a country's navy, or relating to ...
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operation
noun
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
the fact of operating or ...
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(Definition ofnavalandoperationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofnaval operation

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Anavaloperationcannot be mounted without its assistance.
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If it were on the high seas, it would be anavaloperation.
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Almost everynavaloperationin this war has involved a combination of naval and aerial effort.
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If they are allowed firmly to instal themselves, it will require a majornavaloperationto dislodge them.
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It is an established fact that strike-aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft form an essential element in anynavaloperation.
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The arrangements made were excellent, and although the timetable reminded me somewhat of anavaloperation, that, too, was excellent.
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If we double it for luck and add another £6 million for fun, because we know it is anavaloperation, we arrive at £18 million.
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This complexnavaloperationwas performed during the final phase of the war and helped to save many peoples lives.
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However, everything changes when he gets assigned to spearhead anavaloperationand it suffers a casualty.
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He notified the authorities, who urged him to finish fitting out the ship because a majornavaloperationwas imminent.
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Its operations include rescuing trapped sailors in submarines,navaloperationsupport for submarines, underwater research and mapping support, and recovery of sunk vessels.
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