naval patrol

collocation in English

meaningsofnavalandpatrol

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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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patrol
noun
uk
/pəˈtrəʊl/us
/pəˈtroʊl/
the act of checking that there is no trouble or danger in a building ...
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(Definition ofnavalandpatrolfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofnaval patrol

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I believe that the local forces have only onenavalpatrolvessel, for a considerable coastline.
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Thenavalpatrolcould perfectly well have stopped this tanker.
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Some weeks ago a gap was created in thenavalpatrolscheme which was an essential part, in our view, of non-intervention.
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We now know that this story was a lie, but nevertheless that is what he told thenavalpatrol.
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They also believe that there will be a most inadequatenavalpatrolsystem for a protection of the six- to twelve-mile zone.
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I still believe that, if we had put aircraft and anavalpatrolin the area then, there might have been no necessity for today's debate.
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Surely we could have betternavalpatrol?
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After the war the company built fishing vessels, cargo ships andnavalpatrolcraft.
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Looking out to sea, the blinding light of magnesium flares revealednavalpatrolboats cruising just off the beach.
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They are used in fastnavalpatrolcraft, submarines, and high speed trains.
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Long-rangenavalpatrolaircraft were fitted with extra radio equipment to allow direct contact with surface and underwater units.
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The cancellation does not affect the eightnavalpatrolvessels.
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For example, a great mutual respect has sprung up during the naval patrols round the island which have protected it during the years of confrontation.
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Why not add to the strength of our naval patrols?
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Naval patrols would be replaced by observers in ports and ships, land control measures would be resumed.
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