sailing

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise

2 Definition

Navigation; the skill needed to operate and navigate a vessel

3 Definition

The time of departure from a port

4 Definition

(countable) a scheduled voyage by a ferry or ship.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

2 Definition

To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.

3 Definition

To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

4 Definition

To set sail; to begin a voyage.

Example Sentences
  • We sail for Australia tomorrow.
5 Definition

To move briskly and gracefully through the air.

6 Definition

To move briskly.

Example Sentences
  • The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Travelling by ship.