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
Chic, nautically themed, luxury boutique hotel is centrally located to explore the wineries of Waiheke Island. From Wordnik.com. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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