nautical

adjective nau·ti·cal \ ˈnȯ-ti-kəl , ˈnä- \

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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nautically

play \ˈnȯ-ti-k(ə-)lē, ˈnä-\ adverb

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a dictionary of nautical terms
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment

Recent Examples of nautical from the Web

In fact, Abby’s dorm has a very nautical aesthetic — especially apparent in her freshman dorm as well.

— katelyn chef, Teen Vogue, "Nautical-Themed Dorm Decor," 28 Aug. 2017
A multi-agency team searched more than 72,000 nautical miles (115,873 kilometers) over the last week but saw no signs of life or of the crew that went missing.

— Washington Post, "Officials end search for missing helicopter crew in Hawaii," 22 Aug. 2017
A multi-agency team searched more than 72,000 nautical miles (115,873 kilometers) over the last week but saw no signs of life or of the crew that went missing.

— cathy bussewitz, The Seattle Times, "Officials end search for missing helicopter crew in Hawaii," 21 Aug. 2017
As much as blue and whiteginger jars are an all-time classic, or crisp, nautical blue and white feels natural in a beach house, those can also feel like safe (boring?) choices in a world where originality is prized.

— cindy dampier, chicagotribune.com, "Modern blues: Chicago designer gives classic color a downtown twist," 18 Aug. 2017
Goldman’s nautical trophy is a strange but inevitable outcome of Wall Street’s latest gold rush: lending to wealthy clients, the loans backed by everything from Warhols to wine.

— bess levin, The Hive, "Ray Dalio’s Master Plan to Make His Hedge Fund Cult Immortal," 10 Aug. 2017
Some had nautical names such as Deep Devocean, Sea Venture, Son of the Sea, Island Time, Fly’N Fish, Blue Marlin, Scylla, Steel Aweigh, Wahoo, and Wet Dream.

— by siobhan morrissey, miamiherald, "‘Get off the bridge!’ Scofflaws prolong delays at Brickell Avenue bridge," 7 Aug. 2017
Its nautical theme is contrasted by more industrial and rustic rooms, like George's study — inspired by Louisville's Pendennis club — and its lower level that features a dark wooden bar and backlit bourbon and wine display.

— madeleine winer, The Courier-Journal, "Coastal meets Southern rustic in this elegant Goshen estate," 20 July 2017
For nautical rope bracelets and dainty metallic cuffs, head over to Navy Beach for Miansai’s pop up inside their retro airstream, which will be parked there through Labor Day.

— natasha huang smith, Harper's BAZAAR, "Your 2017 Hamptons Summer Guide," 14 July 2017

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