Nautical

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

Definitions of nautical

adjective relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy looking at nautical-themed decorations.

A2 The nautical flag code is used by sailors to communicate at sea.

B1 The nautical charts helped the captain navigate through the rough waters.

B2 The sailor wore a nautical-inspired outfit for the maritime event.

C1 The nautical terms used by the crew were unfamiliar to the passengers.

C2 The nautical museum displayed artifacts from famous shipwrecks.

Examples of nautical in a Sentence

formal The nautical charts displayed the depth and currents of the ocean.

informal I love decorating my house with nautical-themed items like anchors and sailboats.

slang That new boat is so nautical, dude!

figurative Her knowledge of the subject was nautical in nature, guiding us through uncharted waters.

Grammatical Forms of nautical

• past tense: navigated
• plural: nauticals
• comparative: more nautical
• superlative: most nautical
• present tense: nautical
• future tense: will be nautical
• perfect tense: have been nautical
• continuous tense: is being nautical
• singular: nautical
• positive degree: nautical
• infinitive: to nautical
• gerund: nauticalling
• participle: nauticalled

Origin and Evolution of nautical

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nautical' has its origins in the Latin word 'nauticus' which means 'pertaining to ships or sailors'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nautical' has retained its original meaning of relating to ships or sailors, but has also come to encompass anything related to navigation or maritime activities.