nautilus

/ˈnɔːtɪləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of large sea snail with a spiral shell, or a ship with a curved, spiral hull resembling such a shell.

“The sailors sailed aboard a nautilus, marveling at its unique design.”

Synonyms

  • lemniscus
  • shellback

Antonyms

  • cylinder
  • straight-hulled ship