nautical
adjective
nau·ti·cal
ˈnȯ-ti-kəl 
ˈnä-
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
a dictionary of nautical terms
nautical flags
nautical skills
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a dictionary of nautical terms
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
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The vibe: The restaurant took over the space from Lombardozzi — an old-school Italian staple that closed during the pandemic — and added some modern flourishes while maintaining the cozy charm reminiscent of a mobster's favorite red sauce joint, but with a nautical theme.
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Ryan Deto, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsweek's map shows that the Chinese ships were outside Australia's territorial waters that extend 12 nautical miles [13.8 miles] from its shores, but within its 200-nautical-mile [230-mile] Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which covers the waters beyond the territorial sea of Australia.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
This outpost of Hilton’s Canopy brand aims to give guests a modern experience infused with local character and nautical charm.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
There is a nautical theme to the rope and pier theme along the walkway path by the ocean.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Deto, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsweek's map shows that the Chinese ships were outside Australia's territorial waters that extend 12 nautical miles [13.8 miles] from its shores, but within its 200-nautical-mile [230-mile] Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which covers the waters beyond the territorial sea of Australia.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
This outpost of Hilton’s Canopy brand aims to give guests a modern experience infused with local character and nautical charm.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
There is a nautical theme to the rope and pier theme along the walkway path by the ocean.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nautical. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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