Naval Terms Dictionary [Hardcover]

John V. Noel (Author), Edward L., Jr. Beach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1988

This comprehensive dictionary reflects the accurate current usage of naval terms.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 316 pages
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press; 5 Sub edition (October 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087021571X
• ISBN-13: 978-0870215711
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,175,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A useful tool for the naval enthusiast or student, October 10, 2001

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S. Lawrenz "Lendorien" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naval Terms Dictionary (Hardcover)

The "Naval Terms Dictionary" is essentually that, a dictionary of terms often used in the Navy. While it is geared for the modern navy, a good many antiquated terms (from the age of sail) are in it as well, though not all.

While the "Naval Terms Dictionary" is a great tool, I have found a few drawbacks to it. While it is set up alphabetically like a normal dictionary, it completely lacks any sort of pronunciation guide for words (some of those terms are pronounced funny) and a listing of what type of word it is (noun, verb, adj, etc). It also neglects to seperate different definitions for the words, opting to give both in a paragraph form. You can usually define the type of word it is from the definition, but it would have been a little more professional to write it in a standard dictionary format.

Overall, despite its relatively minor flaws, this book is a great tool for folks who are in the navy, or read a lot of naval history and fiction.