naval unit

/ˌneɪvəl ˌjunət/
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Other forms: naval units

Definitions of naval unit
  1. noun
    a military unit that is part of a navy
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    types:
    division, naval division
    a group of ships of similar type
    squadron
    a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task
    escadrille
    a small squadron
    type of:
    force, military force, military group, military unit
    a unit that is part of some military service
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