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
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Scott and Laci Peterson, who had met at Cal Poly and had just finished decorating their nursery nautical blue, appeared to be the perfect young couple.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
The Cord Accent Style a piece from Dorsey’s new nautical Paracord collection with sleek minimalism—think a flowing maxi dress, mesh ballet flats, and a lightweight button-down tied at the waist.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The stage/screen/frames morph to reflect their individual themes (Cruella as fashionista; Hook’s look is, naturally, nautical).
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Passengers will sail on the American Symphony, a nearly new riverboat with decor that has nautical blue-and-white touches.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
The Cord Accent Style a piece from Dorsey’s new nautical Paracord collection with sleek minimalism—think a flowing maxi dress, mesh ballet flats, and a lightweight button-down tied at the waist.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The stage/screen/frames morph to reflect their individual themes (Cruella as fashionista; Hook’s look is, naturally, nautical).
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Passengers will sail on the American Symphony, a nearly new riverboat with decor that has nautical blue-and-white touches.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nautical
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nautical. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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