nautical
adjective
nau·ti·cal
ˈnȯ-ti-kəl 
ˈnä-
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
a dictionary of nautical terms
nautical flags
nautical skills
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a dictionary of nautical terms
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Despite geopolitical woes and tariff jitters, Vitelli said the high-end nautical world is weathering the storm.
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The restricted zone extends in a 15-nautical-mile radius stretching from downtown Chicago to north of Evanston, west of Elmhurst and south of Dolton.
—Alex Dvorak, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Don’t limit yourself to wearing these shoes in nautical destinations—even city dwellers are getting in on this trend.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite geopolitical woes and tariff jitters, Vitelli said the high-end nautical world is weathering the storm.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The restricted zone extends in a 15-nautical-mile radius stretching from downtown Chicago to north of Evanston, west of Elmhurst and south of Dolton.
—Alex Dvorak, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nautical. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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