nautical
adjective
nau·ti·cal
ˈnȯ-ti-kəl 
ˈnä-
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
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nautical flags
nautical skills
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a dictionary of nautical terms
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
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Well, not with actual sails, but the TCU Nursing School graduate was on a nautical vessel as part of a pilot program for Mercy Ships.
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Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The pic honestly wouldn't look too out of place if scattered among a bunch of Waterworld behind-the-scenes photos, which is surprising given Star Wars' general avoidance of nautical fare in live action.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Guests can choose from rooms, suites, and private bungalows; some have private pools, and all feature a crisp, subtly nautical design.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Back on land, book a room at the Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf, which continues the nautical vibes with a harbor-view pool terrace and a rooftop sushi bar serving bites like Maryland crab rolls with Old Bay remoulade.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
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Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The pic honestly wouldn't look too out of place if scattered among a bunch of Waterworld behind-the-scenes photos, which is surprising given Star Wars' general avoidance of nautical fare in live action.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Guests can choose from rooms, suites, and private bungalows; some have private pools, and all feature a crisp, subtly nautical design.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Back on land, book a room at the Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf, which continues the nautical vibes with a harbor-view pool terrace and a rooftop sushi bar serving bites like Maryland crab rolls with Old Bay remoulade.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nautical. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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