nautical
adjective
nau·ti·cal
ˈnȯ-ti-kəl 
ˈnä-
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
a dictionary of nautical terms
nautical flags
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Examples of nautical in a Sentence
a dictionary of nautical terms
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
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Acapulco’s nautical labor force plays a critical role in a destination known globally as a glamorous vacation spot for deep-sea fishing, cliff diving and boating.
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Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
Couples converge, turn away, and re-embrace aboard a jungle Love Boat (captained by a genial man in a white uniform and nautical cap).
—Vulture, 17 Nov. 2023
In the heart of the Old Naples waterfront district is the historic Tin City, an eclectic tin-roofed shopping and entertainment area with nautical and nature-themed gift shops featuring rustic marine souvenirs and casual seafood eateries like Pinchers.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Mix your choice of color with white, wood, and other neutrals for an understated nautical feel.
—Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
Yet even amidst that success, the nautical map’s true value slipped past the auction house’s experts.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
Décor is a nod to the seaside location: surf photos abound and structural columns are wrapped in nautical rope.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
In a more extreme scenario, Iran could respond to any direct provocation by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a nautical choke-point just north of the Arabian Sea.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2023
The award was determined by a panel of independent judges, including nautical designer Dan Lenard of Nuvolari Lenard Designs, Captain Kerry of Below Deck Adventure, Nascar legend Michael Waltrip, and former motocross great Ricky Carmichael.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
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Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
Couples converge, turn away, and re-embrace aboard a jungle Love Boat (captained by a genial man in a white uniform and nautical cap).
—Vulture, 17 Nov. 2023
In the heart of the Old Naples waterfront district is the historic Tin City, an eclectic tin-roofed shopping and entertainment area with nautical and nature-themed gift shops featuring rustic marine souvenirs and casual seafood eateries like Pinchers.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Mix your choice of color with white, wood, and other neutrals for an understated nautical feel.
—Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
Yet even amidst that success, the nautical map’s true value slipped past the auction house’s experts.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
Décor is a nod to the seaside location: surf photos abound and structural columns are wrapped in nautical rope.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
In a more extreme scenario, Iran could respond to any direct provocation by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a nautical choke-point just north of the Arabian Sea.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2023
The award was determined by a panel of independent judges, including nautical designer Dan Lenard of Nuvolari Lenard Designs, Captain Kerry of Below Deck Adventure, Nascar legend Michael Waltrip, and former motocross great Ricky Carmichael.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
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