Definition of nautical
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships a dictionary of nautical terms nautical flags nautical skills
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The hostel also owns the on-land adjacent building, which has a nautical link of its own: a former navy barracks, now sleeping 150 and hosting the hostel's dining and lounging facilities.
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The last, in particular, flourished and became a commercial and naval superpower known for its nautical might and liberal attitude toward moneylending.
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Federal waters extend beyond the nine-nautical mile boundary that is currently controlled by the five Gulf states.
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Three of the four people aboard were able to get into a life raft before the boat sank about 30 nautical miles south of Marsh Island.
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The baseline MC-21, known as the MC-21-300, can carry 211 passengers and fly 3,200 nautical miles.
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On the Coronado side, the nautical-chic Coronado Ferry Landing has bikes, kayaks and surreys for rent, along with about 25 shops and restaurants.
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The bar is complete with tiki mugs, nautical rope, blowfish and coconuts.
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This boating advocacy group encompasses kayakers, sailors, environmentalists, and activists, all devoted to cultivating nautical culture in the tristate area’s creeks and canals.
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Origin and Etymology of nautical
Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from nautēs sailor, from naus ship — more at nave
First Known Use: 1552
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: relating to ships and sailing
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