as in navigational
of or relating to navigation of the sea
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
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Recent Examples of nautical
Rockets fired by Chinese forces landed inside Taiwan’s 24-nautical-mile line, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
But fresh off a renovation, the property has shed its tired decor and replaced it with chic nautical tones and a relaxed, barefoot-luxe vibe.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
There's a lot to learn from this icon; the fashion archives have preserved the most brilliant examples of Jackie Kennedy's style for every occasion, from formal affairs to nautical excursions to street-chic errands.
—Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
It was centered on a 5-nautical-mile radius of the sinking site, where rescuers found the boat debris, Rahman said.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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An upcoming launch into near-Earth orbit will test the use of such visual cues — including islands and archipelagos — as navigational beacons.—
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Proper navigational equipment could have prevented the entire ordeal.—
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The alliance had been crucial during America’s War of Independence, providing naval power under admirals such as de Grasse, troops at Yorktown, and loans that kept the Continental Army afloat.—
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One advanced alloy, made of 70 percent copper and 30 percent nickel, is widely used in naval applications.—
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There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.—
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Connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of buttermilk sand just off Lido Mazzaro, Isola Bella is worth visiting for its pretty hilltop villa and, with a snorkel, for its marine park.—
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While common on land, adapting counter-drone systems to autonomous maritime platforms ensures offshore protection.—
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Courtney also cites new K-12 education opportunities, including those established through the Navy’s year-old Maritime Industrial Base program, that introduce students to core maritime manufacturing skills and bring in speakers and experts to inspire them about a future career.—
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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