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sea forces
[/siː ˈfɔːrsɪz/]
noun
pl: sea forces
forças navais
1.
Military naval forces; troops and equipment deployed on or from the sea
The sea forces were mobilized to protect the coastal regions.
As forças navais foram mobilizadas para proteger as regiões costeiras.
2.
Naval military personnel and vessels collectively
The country's sea forces include destroyers, submarines, and aircraft carriers.
As forças navais do país incluem contratorpedeiros, submarinos e porta-aviões.
Synonyms
naval forces
navy
maritime forces
fleet
naval military
Antonyms
land forces
air forces
ground troops
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
forças navais
Standard term used in military and governmental contexts
Portugal
forças navais
Standard term; also 'Marinha' when referring to the Navy institution
General
Marinha de Guerra
More formal military designation
Related Idioms & Phrases
naval blockade
command of the sea
amphibious forces
naval engagement
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