Nautical: meaning, definitions and examples
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nautical
[ ˈnɔːtɪkəl ]
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.
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Examples of usage
- He had a nautical-themed wedding on a yacht.
- She studied nautical engineering at university.
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.
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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.