nautical

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or characteristic of ships, shipping, sailors, or navigation on a body of water.
  2. Syntax Note
    Synonyms: nautical, marine, maritime, naval
    These adjectives mean of or relating to the sea, ships, shipping, sailors, or navigation: nautical charts; marine insurance; maritime law; a naval officer.

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  • The new marine monuments will comprise the ocean waters within a 50-nautical-mile radius of the protected islands - and will safeguard virtually the whole of the Marianas Trench. —  TIME.com: Top Stories
  • To celebrate with us, get your hands on some fine booty - 6 of the best pirate / nautical / treasure games on very special offer for just 24 hours with more than 50\% off each! —  Mobility Site
  • (A nautical, or "sea" mile, is about 1.15 land miles). —  North Coast Journal Comments
  • It will comprise the ocean waters within the 50-nautical-mile radius of the three northernmost islands in the archipelago, the submerged lands of affected volcanic sites and the Marianas Trench. —  guampdn.com - Local News
  • Probably, considering Kevin and Carrie had a laugh riot at my expense while I dug out crab meat like a nautical junkie getting his daily fishy fix, and the meal ended up lasting right around two hours, so we got our table time's worth. —  Branded in the 80s!
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. From Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from nautēs, sailor, from naus, ship; see nāu- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from nautic + -al.
 

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