Nautical: meaning, definitions and examples

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nautical

 

[ ˈnɔːtɪkəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

related to sailing or ships

Relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on the sea. Nautical skills are essential for anyone wanting to work on a boat. Nautical charts are used by sailors to navigate the oceans.

Synonyms

maritime, naval, seafaring

Examples of usage

  • He had a nautical-themed wedding on a yacht.
  • She studied nautical engineering at university.
Context #2 | Noun

a sailor or a person connected with ships or the sea

A person who is skilled in navigation and sailing on the sea. Nautical enthusiasts often participate in regattas and sailing races. The crew consisted of experienced nautical professionals.

Synonyms

mariner, sailor, seafarer

Examples of usage

  • The nautical guided us safely through the storm.
  • He spent his whole life as a nautical.

Translations

Translations of the word "nautical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 náutico

🇮🇳 समुद्री

🇩🇪 nautisch

🇮🇩 nautika

🇺🇦 морський

🇵🇱 nautyczny

🇯🇵 海事の

🇫🇷 nautique

🇪🇸 náutico

🇹🇷 denizcilik

🇰🇷 항해의

🇸🇦 بحري

🇨🇿 námořní

🇸🇰 námorný

🇨🇳 航海的

🇸🇮 nautični

🇮🇸 sjófarandi

🇰🇿 теңіздік

🇬🇪 საზღვაო

🇦🇿 dəniz

🇲🇽 náutico

Etymology

The word 'nautical' originated from the Latin word 'nauticus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'nautilos', meaning 'sailor' or 'ship'. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe anything related to the sea, ships, or sailing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,495, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.