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nautical

8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. nautical (adjective)
  2. nautical astronomy (noun)
  3. nautical distance (noun)
  4. nautical mile (noun)
  5. nautical planisphere (noun)
  6. nautical star (noun)
  7. nautical tables (noun plural)
  8. nautical twilight (noun)

nau·ti·cal

adj \ˈnȯ-ti-kəl, ˈnä-\

Definition of NAUTICAL

: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
— nau·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Examples of NAUTICAL

  1. a dictionary of nautical terms
  2. <collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment>

Origin of NAUTICAL

Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from nautēs sailor, from naus ship — more at nave
First Known Use: 1552

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Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

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