Meaning of nautical in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɔdək(ə)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    nautical

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from French nautique, or via Latin from Greek nautikos, from nautēs‘sailor’, from naus‘ship’

    Definitions

    1. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

    Examples

    • « nautical charts »
    • « maritime law »
    • « marine insurance »

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