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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: nauticus, from Greek, from nautes 'sailor', from naus 'ship'

nautical

 adjective
     
Related topics: Water
nau‧ti‧cal
TTW relating to ships, boats, or sailing:
nautical equipment
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