nautical

adjective/ˈnɔtɪkəl/

Frequency rank: #7,768 most common English word

Meaning

relating to sailors, ships, or navigation at sea.

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Example sentence

The museum's collection includes many nautical instruments used by sailors in the 18th century.

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