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naval exercise

[ˈneɪvəl ˈɛksərsaɪz]
nounpl: naval exercises
exercício naval
1. A military training operation conducted by naval forces to practice combat tactics, maneuvers, and operational procedures
The navy conducted a large-scale naval exercise in the Atlantic Ocean.
A marinha realizou um grande exercício naval no Oceano Atlântico.
2. A coordinated military drill involving ships, submarines, and personnel to test readiness and interoperability
NATO held a joint naval exercise with multiple countries participating.
A OTAN realizou um exercício naval conjunto com múltiplos países participando.
Synonyms
war gamemilitary drilltraining operationfleet exercisemaneuver
Antonyms
naval warfarecombat operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exercício naval
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
exercício naval
Standard term used in Portuguese naval contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

show of force
test one's mettle
drill and practice
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