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nautical Definition

nau·ti·cal (nôti kəl)

adjective

of or having to do with sailors, ships, or navigation

Etymology: Fr nautique < L nauticus < Gr nautikos < nautēs, sailor, seaman < naus, a ship: see navy

nautical Related Forms

nau·ti·cally adverb

nautical Synonyms

nautical

modif.

maritime, ocean-going, marine, naval, oceanic, deep-sea, aquatic, sailing, seafaring, seaworthy, sea-going, boating, rowing, oceanographic, sea-loving, navy-trained, yachting, whaling, cruising, navigating, salty, pelagic, thalassic, abyssal; see also maritime 2.

nautical Usage Examples

Used with adjective complement

include: Big stories include nautical, safari, lady-like, romantic, white and the dress.

Modifies a noun

  • mile: Domestic wildlife law only extends 12 nautical miles from Britain's coast.
  • almanac: The position of the sun above the Earth at any time can be found in a nautical almanac.
  • twilight: Three different kinds of twilight are defined: civil twilight, nautical twilight, astronomical twilight.
  • memorabile: The bar has recently been refurbished and is a happy mix of traditional and modern comforts, the walls adorned with nautical memorabilia.
  • archeology: The history of anchors occupies a special place in nautical archeology.
  • chart: Describe the methods used to keep nautical charts up to date.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: John found a junk shop and bought a very nautical looking " porthole " mirror for his bathroom, to replace a broken one.
  • distinctly: Stripes are also a key theme for spring/summer giving many collections a distinctly nautical theme.
  • rather: About 14.30 ish the provisioning team returned and a rather nautical rope lowering of the Safeway bags ensued.

Preposition: in

origin: The term is believed to be a nautical in origin.

Browse dictionary entries near nautical

  1. nautch
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  3. Nausicaä
  4. nauseous
  5. nauseating
  6. nauseated
  7. nauseate
  8. nausea
  9. Nauru
  10. nauplius
  1. nautical mile
  2. nautiloid
  3. nautilus
  4. nav
  5. Navajo
  6. naval
  7. navarin
  8. Navarre
  9. nave
  10. navel