1. The military strength and capability of a nation's navy; maritime military dominance
The British poderio naval was unmatched during the 19th century.
O poderio naval britânico era incomparável durante o século XIX.
2. The collective force, ships, and resources of a naval fleet
The country invested heavily in its poderio naval to protect trade routes.
O país investiu pesadamente em seu poderio naval para proteger as rotas comerciais.