Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast: A boat that is propelled primarily by sails, typically of a modest size and often featuring a single mast.

Usage

• The term "sailing boat" is used to describe a specific type of watercraft. It emphasizes the primary means of propulsion (sails) and its generally small to moderate size. It is a common term in everyday language, especially in British English.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We spent the afternoon on the lake in a small sailing boat.
  • The classic sailing boat had a single mast and white sails.

Advanced Usage

• "to be plain sailing": (idiom, related to the concept of sailing) used to describe a situation that is easy and free from difficulties.
  • After we fixed the initial bug, the rest of the software development was plain sailing.

Variants and Related Words

• Sailboat (n): The more common term in American English for a sailing boat.
  • He docked his sailboat in the marina.
• Sailing vessel (n): A more formal or general term for any boat or ship that uses sails.
  • The museum displayed models of historic sailing vessels.

Synonyms

• Sailboat: A boat propelled by sails.
• Yacht: A larger, often more luxurious sailing or motor vessel, typically used for pleasure cruising or racing. (Note: This can be a broader term.)

Related Phrases

• Under sail: The state of a boat being propelled by sails.
  • The ship was under sail, heading for the open sea.

Noun

1. a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast