First Known Use: 1552
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nautical
adjective nau·ti·cal \ˈnȯ-ti-kəl, ˈnä-\
: relating to ships and sailing
Full Definition of NAUTICAL
: of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
— nau·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of NAUTICAL
Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from nautēs sailor, from naus ship — more at nave
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- maritime, marine, navigational
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nautical
adjective nau·ti·cal \ˈnȯ-ti-kəl\
Definition of NAUTICAL for Kids
: of or relating to sailors, navigation, or ships
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