nautical
ˈnɔːtɪkəl
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Definition of nautical - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

ships sailing sailorsTECH.connected with ships, sailing, or sailorsTECH.
  • He wore a nautical uniform to the party.
  • She bought a nautical map for the voyage.
  • The cafe had a nautical theme with ropes.
maritime naval seafaring
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Expressions with nautical

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unit of measurement used in navigation equal to 1,852 meters
The ship traveled 300 nautical miles northeast..
flag used to send messages at sea
The ship raised a nautical signal flag to communicate.
map showing maritime navigation details
The captain studied the nautical chart before setting sail.
exactly 1,852 meters in length
The international nautical mile is 1,852 meters long.
heavy chain used on ships for anchoring
The sailor secured the boat with a nautical chain.

Origin of nautical

Greek, nautikos (of ships)

Terms with nautical included in their meaning

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nautical
skill in steering a wind-powered boat
nautical fashion
hat with flat round crown and rolled brim
nautical
bring a ship into its docking space
nautical
small vessel with a single mast
tugn.
nautical
small powerful boat for towing ships
nautical
act of securing a vessel with equipment
nautical
platform on a ship for navigation
nautical officer
ship's officer below the master

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  1. French:nautique, ...
  2. German:nautisch, ...
  3. Italian:nautico, ...
  4. Spanish:náutico, ...
  5. Portuguese:náutico, ...
  6. Chinese:航海的, ...
  7. Japanese:航海の, ...
  8. Arabic:بحري, ...
  9. Hebrew:יַמִּי, ...
  10. Russian:морской, ...
  11. Ukrainian:морський, ...
  12. Hindi:समुद्री, ...
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