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
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The business is applying its existing background in maritime logistics, vessel assembly, and nautical systems integration to adapt the technology for aquatic environments.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The firm regularly sold maps to individuals associated with the Dépôt de la Marine, an official repository of maps for the French Navy, including nautical maps of Boston Harbor sent shortly after the start of the war.
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April White,
JSTOR Daily,
17 June 2026
To evoke nautical rope at the bar, the team replicated its weave in cork, an effect discernible only by touch.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The business is applying its existing background in maritime logistics, vessel assembly, and nautical systems integration to adapt the technology for aquatic environments.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The firm regularly sold maps to individuals associated with the Dépôt de la Marine, an official repository of maps for the French Navy, including nautical maps of Boston Harbor sent shortly after the start of the war.
—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
17 June 2026
To evoke nautical rope at the bar, the team replicated its weave in cork, an effect discernible only by touch.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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Panthalassa previously conducted oceanic field tests using its Ocean-1, Ocean-2, and Wavehopper designs in 2021 and 2024 to verify the stability of its power generation and navigational software.
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Joining a long line of interruptive digital devices that have made their presences known at the Hot Topics table (from Joy Behar's navigational assistant to her own blaring iPhone), Sara Haines' phone went off Monday on the air.
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The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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That included seafloor mapping data, water-column observations, and measurements of marine biomass.
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More than 40 different species of shark can be found in the Bahamas' approximately 630,000 square kilometers of marine area, according to the Pew Environmental Group.
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China claimed the floating structure was conducting maritime research before saying it had been withdrawn last week.
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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