nautical

adjective

ˈnȯ-ti-kəl How to pronounce nautical (audio)
Definition of nauticalnext
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 In addition, a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place near the fire zone at a 5-nautical-mile radius, below 3,500 feet. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Covered in nautical tattoos and given to spiritual proclamations about the ocean’s generosity, Mitt is recognizable as a type. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Striped sweaters are everywhere right now, and this navy and white version puts an autumnal spin on the nautical look. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026 As bridge construction and congestion swamp Greater Cincinnati, some travelers are shunning spans over the river and taking a more nautical commute. — Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nautical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
  1. navigational
  2. naval
  3. marine
  4. maritime
Adjective
  • That frees up human operators to focus on big-picture decisions, such as monitoring weather forecasts, running flight simulations for possible paths, and then chaining together a series of navigational waypoints for the smoothest possible journey.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Containers were floating in the water after the vessel sank, Pakistani maritime authorities warned in a navigational alert.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of navigational
Adjective
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Friday that a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil struck a naval mine, exploded and caught fire while using an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The development also signals a broader transformation in naval warfare, where unmanned systems are increasingly becoming an important component of military planning.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of naval
Adjective
  • Long-duration observations can help researchers study changes that are difficult to capture during short research cruises, while onboard engineering facilities could support testing of marine equipment and systems.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Surfers, fishers, business owners, real estate brokers, Indigenous leaders, marine scientists and everyday residents lined up for hours to express their support for the state and urged federal officials to set politics aside in their review.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of marine
Adjective
  • That makes maritime drone defense a practical concern for Chinese planners.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The strikes have raised concerns over Russia’s intentions to escalate the conflict and prompted the government to ask Bulgaria's partners for assistance to strengthen its maritime security.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of maritime

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