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nautical

adjective

ˈnȯ-ti-kəl

Definition of nautical

as in navigational

of or relating to navigation of the sea collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment

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Recent Examples of nautical If nautical times are in your future, this sweet and sophisticated seersucker minidress will complement boat rides and oyster happy hour without feeling too kitschy. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 July 2026 After all, nautical exploits on more dedicated vessels are the stuff of legend. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 The theater decorated its lobby in the style of the seafaring movie with netting on the ceiling and nautical props along the walls. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nautical

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It was even being tested in orbit as early as 1961 with the US Navy's Transit navigational satellites.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
The aircraft operated by the private carrier K2 Airways had departed from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and reported a navigational system problem before losing contact with air traffic control late Tuesday.

— Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of navigational

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Four Kuwaiti service members were wounded by an Iranian attack on a Kuwaiti naval vessel, the country’s Defense Ministry said.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Rauscher finished his tour in Vietnam as a Petty Officer 3rd Class, but spent some remaining months of his naval service in Seattle.

— Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of naval

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Boston's waters are serving as a floating showcase of maritime history as dozens of tall ships and Navy vessels from around the world welcome visitors during the final leg of Sail 250.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes have forced Russia to completely halt shipping in the Sea of Azov in less than a week—showing once again how a country without traditional naval power can still effectively blockade maritime corridors.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of maritime

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