naval weaponry
- noun
:
armamento naval
- The naval weaponry was upgraded for modern combat.
Examples
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During the war, both sides improved their naval weaponry for better offense and defense.
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The country invested heavily in modern naval weaponry to defend its coastline.
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Advances in naval weaponry changed the balance of power at sea.
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Many countries invest heavily in naval weaponry.
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The military showcased the latest advancements in naval weaponry during the defense exhibition.
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Strategic upgrades to naval weaponry greatly enhanced the fleet's combat capabilities.
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Countries often invest heavily in naval weaponry to protect their maritime borders.
Synonyms
82
4.2
Tools used for fighting that belong to a country or group, like guns and swords
21
7.0
Weapons and equipment like guns, tanks and ships that an army uses
9
3.6
A group of machines and tools used together by the military to attack or defend
2
2.8
Weapons and military equipment used for fighting
How Powerful
- Specialized
45
5.1
- Specialized
- Specialized
127
6.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
20
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'naval' (related to the navy) modifies 'weaponry' (weapons), so the meaning 'weapons used by the navy' is directly derivable from the parts. The compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English noun phrase formation, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand it.
Etymology
Naval weaponry comes from joining naval (about 'ships') and weaponry (weapons). Picture warships with cannons, torpedoes and missiles along their decks; that clear image explains why it means 'weapons used by warships' today.