All pelagic synonyms
pe·lag·ic
P p adj pelagic
- nautical — of or relating to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms.
- maritime — connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc.
- hydrographic — the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, with special reference to their use for navigation.
- natatorial — pertaining to, adapted for, or characterized by swimming: natatorial birds.
- littoral — of or relating to the shore of a lake, sea, or ocean.
- marine — of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation.
- deep-sea — Deep-sea activities take place in the areas of the sea that are a long way from the coast.
adjective pelagic
- yachting — a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.
- oceangoing — (of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea.
- oceanic — of, living in, or produced by the ocean: oceanic currents.
- oceanographic — the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.