sailing boat

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Word: Sailing Boat

Definition: A sailing boat is a small boat that moves through the water using sails. It usually has one tall pole called a mast that holds the sails.

Usage Instructions:

• Noun: Use "sailing boat" when you want to talk about a type of boat that uses wind to travel across water.

Example:

• "We took a sailing boat out on the lake to enjoy the sunny weather."

Advanced Usage:

• In sailing terminology, you might hear about different types of sailing boats, such as "catamarans" (which have two hulls) or "yachts" (which are often larger and used for recreation).
• You can also describe the action of using a sailing boat as "sailing."

Word Variants:

• Sail: The fabric that catches the wind to move the boat.
• Sailor: A person who operates a sailing boat or works on a boat.

Different Meaning:

• "Sailing" can also refer to the act of traveling by boat in general, not just on a sailing boat. For example, "We went sailing on the ocean."

Synonyms:

• Sailboat
• Yacht (though this often refers to larger sailing boats)
• Skiff (a small boat, often used for rowing but can have sails)

Idioms:

• "Sailing close to the wind" - This means to take risks or do something that is not completely safe or legal.

Phrasal Verb:

• "Set sail" - This means to begin a journey on a boat.

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• sailboat