nautical

Definitions

From Greek nautēs (sailor), itself from naus (ship), + -ical (relating to) = relating to sailors and the sea. The Greek branch of the same 'ship' root that gave Latin nāvis.

Common Collocations

• 1.nautical mile海里
• 2.nautical chart海图
• 3.nautical theme航海主题
• 4.nautical terms航海术语

Example Sentences

• 1.

  A nautical mile is slightly longer than a land mile.

• 2.

  The room was decorated in a nautical theme, all rope and anchors.

• 3.

  Sailors still rely on nautical charts to avoid hidden reefs.