nautical

adjective

nau·ti·cal | \ ˈnȯ-ti-kəl

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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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Recent Examples on the Web Whitsun Reef is part of an atoll known as Union Banks, about 175 nautical miles from Palawan, a Philippine island. — New York Times, "With Swarms of Ships, Beijing Tightens Its Grip on South China Sea," 3 Apr. 2021 The races all took places in New Zealand’s scenic Bay of Islands, with courses ranging from nine to 12 nautical miles. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, "New Zealand’s Millennium Cup Regatta Was Halted, So Race Crews Swam With the Dolphins Instead," 1 Apr. 2021 This high-end hotel features 223 guest rooms and suites each appointed with a nautical theme to incorporate the naval history of the city's pier. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, "Chicago's Navy Pier Is Getting Its First Hotel This Week," 16 Mar. 2021 Trails in the county's new system — dubbed the Split Rock Wilds Mountain Bike Trails — will follow the nautical theme with names based on shipwrecks and lighthouse keepers. — Katie Galioto, Star Tribune, "Split Rock Lighthouse getting new 'drive-in' campground as area gets new mountain bike trails," 8 Mar. 2021 The chapel still boasts a nautical theme: A small wooden ship hangs from the sanctuary ceiling; a painting depicts crashing waves. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, "A Norwegian church in San Pedro honors a saint who brings light to darkness. Fitting in a pandemic," 13 Dec. 2020 Owners polished some of the grit from the earlier incarnation, while keeping the dive bar’s nautical theme. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore’s Atlas Restaurant Group to take over Admiral’s Cup in Fells Point," 14 Oct. 2020 Earlier this month, Brittany, 33, also gave a peek into her son's room, which boasts a nautical theme. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Brittany Aldean Shows Off Daughter Navy's Nursery in New Home — Complete with a Castle," 19 Aug. 2020 The park covers 70 nautical square miles and, opening in 1963, was the first underwater park in the United States. — Cassie Armstrong, orlandosentinel.com, "We’ve got a beach for that," 28 Mar. 2021

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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nautical. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.

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nautical

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English Language Learners Definition of nautical

: relating to ships and sailing

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nautical

adjective

nau·ti·cal | \ ˈnȯ-ti-kəl

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: of or relating to sailors, navigation, or ships

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