Nautical Definition & Meaning

nautical
adjective
  1. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen; "nautical charts"; "maritime law"; "marine insurance"

"Nautical" in song lyrics

See how nautical is used in real songs:

  • "Aquatic is nautical"
    Hieroglyphics — The Who
  • "baby nautical"
    AOL — AOL
  • "everything nautical"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "nautical"

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