nautical
adjective
nau·ti·cal
ˈnȯ-ti-kəl 
ˈnä-
: of, relating to, or associated with sailors, 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 rooms Rooms at Marsa Al Arab are inspired by Italy’s vintage Riva boats, with understated nautical themes and terraces that look out either over Burj Al Arab, or the hotel’s marina and the sweeping curve of Kite Beach beyond.
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Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The preppy segment revisited heritage designs such as the Portland Gary Jobson, a winter nautical shoe, and its signature loafer the Classic Dan with an additional rubber traction.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The nautical number incorporated the sea creature, featuring a tie-dye turquoise and green zip-up with organic tendrils dripping from the sleeves, layered over a coordinating racerback.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The 30-nautical-mile crossing will be completed three times daily, with each one-hour trip fitting safely within the ship’s 90-minute battery endurance.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
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Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The preppy segment revisited heritage designs such as the Portland Gary Jobson, a winter nautical shoe, and its signature loafer the Classic Dan with an additional rubber traction.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The nautical number incorporated the sea creature, featuring a tie-dye turquoise and green zip-up with organic tendrils dripping from the sleeves, layered over a coordinating racerback.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The 30-nautical-mile crossing will be completed three times daily, with each one-hour trip fitting safely within the ship’s 90-minute battery endurance.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nautical. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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