Adjective : nautical terms. From Dictionary.com.
It’s still occasionally used with this meaning today, at least in nautically-themed historical romance novels. From Wordnik.com. [The meaning of “careening” « Motivated Grammar] Reference
"Ahoy! below there!" she shouted nautically from above. From Wordnik.com. [The Governess] Reference
For the nautically minded, there is the Center for Wooden Boats. From Wordnik.com. [Seattle Adventures - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
All the yachts adorn themselves in finery and parade nautically around Navy Pier. From Wordnik.com. [luvabeans Diary Entry] Reference
Preppy scents would be the ozone-y nautically-influenced ones, I should think. From Wordnik.com. [In Which I Am Being Preppy] Reference
Along the old Portsmouth road were, and are still, any number of nautically named inns. From Wordnik.com. [The Automobilist Abroad] Reference
Happy new year, and -- as my nautically-minded relatives would say -- "all ahead full!". From Wordnik.com. [With bright eyes, we look forward to . . .] Reference
Interesting L.A. Times article on the nautically themed home of Hollywood writer Mark B. Perry. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-12-01] Reference
The nautically inspired Range Rovers are also fuel efficient -- at least compared with megayachts. From Wordnik.com. [Your Range Rover,] Reference
Those ships should have been trailing the storm by half a day, or as close as would be nautically safe. From Wordnik.com. [Rebuilding New Orleans? « BuzzMachine] Reference
The point I'm trying to make is that you're doing it all of the time anyway, just maybe not so nautically. From Wordnik.com. [James M. Lynch: Imagine Drowning] Reference
If are at all nautically experienced, you know what it means when you see a flock of sea gulls land inland. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 9, 2005] Reference
McCain, nautically speaking, tacked hard starboard and stayed there, allowing Obama to claim the biggest piece of the American pie. From Wordnik.com. [Jackson Williams: Why John McCain Lost The Election (Advance Copy!)] Reference
It was attached by a thread to a small wooden boat crewed by half a dozen nautically garbed mini-imps wearing tormented expressions. From Wordnik.com. [The Lives of Felix Gunderson] Reference
When they bought the house on Telegraph Hill, they christened their nautically themed bedroom Gondor — the realm of the Ship-Kings. From Wordnik.com. [Inside the High Tech Hunt for a Missing Silicon Valley Legend] Reference
Mr. Crane, permit me to inform you, is a fearless and experienced yachtsman; every hair in his head, nautically speaking, is a rope yarn. From Wordnik.com. [A Pirate of Parts] Reference
I begin to think (nautically) that I "head west'ard.". From Wordnik.com. [The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 3 (of 3), 1836-1870] Reference
"You are very nautically poetical, Jacob," replied Sarah. From Wordnik.com. [Jacob Faithful] Reference
London's toppermost nautically themed night returns with rockabilly, jazz and - avast!. From Wordnik.com. [Music news, reviews, comment and features | guardian.co.uk] Reference
It's the bulwark, sir, to hang the anchor of the state upon, to speak nautically, sir. From Wordnik.com. [Some Adventures of Captain Simon Suggs, Late of the Tallapoosa Volunteers; Together with "Taking the Census," and Other Alabama Sketches. By a Country Editor. With a Portrait from Life, and Other Illustrations, by Darley] Reference
He turned into an alley, down which, nautically speaking, he rolled into a shabby little court. From Wordnik.com. [The Garret and the Garden] Reference
Wolfgang Ganter's nautically themed works, brought together in an exhibition fittingly titled "Seasick.". From Wordnik.com. [artforum.com] Reference
Prior to that, Chung ran the establishment as the nautically themed seafood restaurant, the Captain's Table. From Wordnik.com. [North Adams Transcript Most Viewed] Reference
Don't confuse this nautically themed viejo haven with the Los Marinos Restaurant or the Los Marinos Cafeteria. From Wordnik.com. [Miami New Times | Complete Issue] Reference
Chic, nautically themed, luxury boutique hotel is centrally located to explore the wineries of Waiheke Island. From Wordnik.com. Reference
It's a nautically themed episode this week, complete with brief and completely inappropriate bouts of screaming. From Wordnik.com. [Joystiq] Reference
Also, the yacht is a perfect location for nautically-oriented fashion shoots, VIP client hospitality and video productions. From Wordnik.com. [PR.com Press Releases] Reference
Dekshoo is an imaginative homage to footwear staple of prep-school attendees and nautically-minded types alike, for example. From Wordnik.com. [POP Montreal - International Music Festival] Reference
The Great Hall will be a vaulted, nautically-inspired space serving as the facility's transportation point from land to sea. From Wordnik.com. [The Orange County Register - News Headlines : News] Reference
Needless to say the storm ceased at once, and Henry felt that he was indeed upon the right tack, both nautically and spiritually. From Wordnik.com. [Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England] Reference
Then, applying themselves with renewed zest to the muffins, they put about ship, nautically speaking, and went off on a new tack. From Wordnik.com. [Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure] Reference
The nautically inspired French coquette bikini, modelled here by Alexandra Knight, is part of the fashion giant's summer Cruise range. From Wordnik.com. [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
The right, for the nautically challenged and tends to give in to them. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
(the right, for the nautically challenged) and tends to give in to them. From Wordnik.com. [The Seminal :: Independent Media And Politics] Reference
Either way the indigo blue watch face will look nautically crisp day or night. From Wordnik.com. [post-gazette.com - News] Reference
nautically inspired Leading boat designers submit their sketch entries for Monaco Yacht Show. From Wordnik.com. [Your Range Rover,] Reference
A dignified sort of arrangement, nautically speaking, for a ship to have leading from its hold. From Wordnik.com. [The Cruise of the Jasper B.] Reference
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