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
The hotel design is inspired by the iconic Hong Kong Harbour ferries, so expect a slight nautical theme to the decor, but overall, the atmosphere is relaxed and chic.
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
So, naturally, there is going to be interest among tourists and residents of where these nautical beasts roam, no matter how rare attacks really are.
—Kim Luciani, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The vibe: The restaurant took over the space from Lombardozzi — an old-school Italian staple that closed during the pandemic — and added some modern flourishes while maintaining the cozy charm reminiscent of a mobster's favorite red sauce joint, but with a nautical theme.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsweek's map shows that the Chinese ships were outside Australia's territorial waters that extend 12 nautical miles [13.8 miles] from its shores, but within its 200-nautical-mile [230-mile] Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which covers the waters beyond the territorial sea of Australia.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
So, naturally, there is going to be interest among tourists and residents of where these nautical beasts roam, no matter how rare attacks really are.
—Kim Luciani, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The vibe: The restaurant took over the space from Lombardozzi — an old-school Italian staple that closed during the pandemic — and added some modern flourishes while maintaining the cozy charm reminiscent of a mobster's favorite red sauce joint, but with a nautical theme.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsweek's map shows that the Chinese ships were outside Australia's territorial waters that extend 12 nautical miles [13.8 miles] from its shores, but within its 200-nautical-mile [230-mile] Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which covers the waters beyond the territorial sea of Australia.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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Waning American naval influence combined with the growing size of China's navy and its assertiveness on the seas will pose major challenges to U.S. and allied military readiness in the Indo-Pacific.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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But they are camouflaged to avoid naval patrols and have become a significant force in the international drug trade, delivering potentially tens of millions of dollars of cocaine per vessel.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of the only remaining quantitative studies on its effectiveness was conducted in 1919 by an MIT naval architecture and marine engineering student named Leo Blodgett as part of his thesis.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dennis Washington, Montana Net Worth: $7.4 billion In 1985, Montana received $1 million toward the construction of its $3.2 million football stadium from Washington, whose conglomerate owns businesses in industries including copper mining and marine transportation.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Russian and American leaders agreed that steps will then include a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, and eventually a full ceasefire and permanent peace.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the obligation to guarantee free maritime navigation rights is one the U.S. inherited from the British, and there are no practical or plausible alternatives to the U.S.-led order on the high seas save one that would be administered by its foreign enemies, or descend into chaos.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
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