naval radar
- noun
- /ˈneɪvəl ˈreɪdɑr/
- Specialized
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radar naval
- Modern naval radar systems can track multiple targets simultaneously.
Examples
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During the exercise, the naval radar identified several small vessels approaching the fleet.
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The warship upgraded its naval radar to improve detection of incoming missiles.
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The ship's naval radar detected an approaching vessel.
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Our naval radar is state-of-the-art technology.
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The naval vessel used its naval radar to locate enemy submarines in the area.
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With advanced naval radar, the destroyer efficiently navigated through treacherous waters.
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The fleet upgraded their naval radar systems to enhance detection of potential threats at sea.
Synonyms
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A machine that uses radio waves to find objects and show their distance and speed
Equipment on a ship that finds and follows other ships
A system on a ship that finds and tracks planes in the sky around it
A system that sends short bursts of microwaves to find how far away objects are
How Far
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a radar system installed on a naval vessel' is directly and compositionally derived from 'naval' (related to the navy) modifying 'radar' (a detection system). This straightforward noun–noun compound follows common English composition patterns and is cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.
Etymology
Naval radar combines naval, meaning 'ships', and radar, a machine that sends invisible radio pulses and listens for an 'echo'. Imagine a ship sending a pulse and waiting for the echo to find other boats or land, so naval radar means a radar system on ships used to detect objects and help them find their way at sea.