I. trans., carry or convey by sea, “δάμαρτα” E.Or.741 (troch.): metaph., ἴδια ν. ἐπικώμια providing matter for their own praise, Pi. N.6.32, cf. Luc.Lex.2:—Pass., with fut. Med. -ήσομαι, go by sea, E. Tr.1048; “τὰ ναυστολούμενα” Id.Fr.492.6; “τηλικοῦτον πέλαγος ναυστοληθείς” D.S.4.13.
2. guide, steer, metaph., “κυμάτων ἄτερ πόλιν σὴν ναυστολήσεις” E.Supp.l.c.; τὼ πτέρυγε ποῖ ναυστολεῖς; whither pliest thou thy wings? Ar.Av.1229; ὁ ναυστολῶν . . εἰμ᾽ ἐγὼ τὰς συμφοράς the enterprise is mine, E.IT599.