nautical
adjective
nau·ti·cal
| \ ˈnȯ-ti-kəl
, ˈnä-\
, ˈnä-\
Definition of nautical
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
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Other Words from nautical
nautically
\ ˈnȯ-ti-k(ə-)lē
, ˈnä- \
adverb
, ˈnä- \
adverb
Examples of nautical in a Sentence
a dictionary of nautical terms
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The three-story house is a first-rate example of the Streamline Moderne, an architectural style inspired by aerodynamic design and often featuring nautical elements. — Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, "‘Zoolander’ producer Stuart Cornfeld sells his fashionable digs," 2 Sep. 2019 At the top of Bannister's wharf, Sheldon's Fine Art Gallery always catches the eye with gorgeous oil pieces and the nautical photographs at the award-winning Onne Valderwal Gallery feel very Newport. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Out of Things to Do in Montauk? Head to Newport, Rhode Island," 31 Aug. 2019 One interesting design element is the stairway railing, made from an oar, which gives the main living area a nautical feel to accompany those water views. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "House tour: It’s always summer on this Sausalito houseboat," 31 Aug. 2019 The blues tend to be more on the nautical side, while the reds are subtle—a prime case for mixing colors in a way that’s just a little out of the ordinary. — Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, "How to Budget for a Second Home—Without Sacrificing Style," 29 Aug. 2019 Maybe people like the preppy, nautical-themed decor, or the convenience of a new dining spot just across from the National Aquarium. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Inconsistent food and service make for a frustrating dining experience at Inner Harbor’s Blackwall Hitch," 15 Aug. 2019 The six-year-old is officially my captain, cheering on his mom and dad at the inaugural sailing race in a sailor's hat and nautical striped top. — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, "Prince George Is Very Cute and Very Blonde at the King's Cup Regatta," 8 Aug. 2019 The Duchess of Cambridge showed up at the inaugural King's Cup regatta looking appropriately nautical for today's competition. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Looked Appropriately Sporty at the King's Cup Regatta," 8 Aug. 2019 MCM Custom Furniture of Linden, New Jersey, built the white, walnut, and nautical blue cabinetry. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "A canine connection is the driving force behind this Newport remodel," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nautical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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nautical
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English Language Learners Definition of nautical
: relating to ships and sailing
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nautical
adjective
nau·ti·cal
| \ ˈnȯ-ti-kəl
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Kids Definition of nautical
: of or relating to sailors, navigation, or ships
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