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nautical

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Adj — Relating to ships, sailors, or sailing.

How to use nautical

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nautical mile nautical theme nautical chart

Etymology

From French nautique, from Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, "of sailors," from naus, "ship."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nautical” mean?

The word “nautical” means relating to ships, sailors, or sailing. In plain terms, to do with ships and the sea.

How do you pronounce “nautical”?

“Nautical” is pronounced NAW-tih-kuhl (/ˈnɔ.tɪ.kəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “nautical” in a sentence?

Here is “nautical” used in a sentence: “The restaurant was decorated with nautical themes like anchors and ropes.”

What part of speech is “nautical”?

“Nautical” is an adjective.

Where does the word “nautical” come from?

The word “nautical” comes from Latin. From French nautique, from Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, "of sailors," from naus, "ship.".

Is “nautical” a common word?

“Nautical” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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