nautiluses

Meanings

• noun

  A large marine mollusk of the order Nautilida, having a spiral shell and a long, muscular foot.

  - "The nautilus is a fascinating creature with its spiral shell and long, muscular foot."
  - "Nautiluses are known for their beautiful, spiraling shells."

• noun

  A type of submarine shaped like a large torpedo, having a spiral casing and a long, narrow body.

  - "The nuclear-powered nautilus submarine is capable of staying underwater for long periods."
  - "The military used the nautilus submarine for covert operations during World War II."

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Synonyms

chambered nautilus

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Variants

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chambered nautilus , nautili , nautilus , nautiluses , nav , chambered nautiluses , paper nautilus , paper nautiluses , pearly nautilus , pearly nautiluses

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Etymology

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From Greek nautilos, a sailor or mariner.

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Trivia

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1. Nautiluses are the only living mollusks with an open circulatory system.

2. The nautilus is the only living mollusk that still uses a shell for protection.

3. The nautilus is the inspiration for the logarithmic spiral, a mathematical curve that appears in nature and art.

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1. Cephalopod: Nautiluses are a type of cephalopod, a class of mollusks that have a well-developed head and arms.

2. Nautilus Shell: Nautilus shells are highly valued in art and science for their unique spiral shape and intricate design.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the nautilus was the name of the ship that carried Odysseus home after his ten-year voyage. In literature, the nautilus is a symbol of the journey of life and the exploration of the unknown.

How to Memorize "nautiluses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spiral shell with a long, muscular foot.
   - Visualize a large submarine with a spiral casing and a long, narrow body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a spiral shell or submarine.
   - Remember the Greek myth of Odysseus and his journey home on the nautilus ship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym N-A-U-T-I-L-U-S to remember the definition: 'Nautilus: A Unique and Torpedo-shaped Invertebrate Living Underwater'.

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