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naval combat zone
[ˈneɪvəl ˈkɒmbæt zoʊn]
noun
pl: naval combat zones
zona de combate naval
1.
An area of sea designated or actively used for military naval operations and warfare
The admiral established a naval combat zone around the disputed islands.
O almirante estabeleceu uma zona de combate naval ao redor das ilhas disputadas.
2.
A maritime region where naval battles are occurring or expected to occur
All civilian ships were warned to avoid the naval combat zone.
Todos os navios civis foram avisados para evitar a zona de combate naval.
Synonyms
war zone at sea
naval warfare area
sea battle zone
maritime combat area
Antonyms
neutral zone
demilitarized zone
peace zone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
zona de combate naval
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese military contexts
Portugal
zona de combate naval
Standard usage in Portuguese military and maritime vocabulary
Related Idioms & Phrases
declared a combat zone
enter a combat zone
establish a combat zone
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