Word: Sailing Vessel
Definition: A sailing vessel is a type of boat or ship that moves by using sails, which are large pieces of fabric that catch the wind. The wind pushes against the sails, helping the vessel to move through the water. Sailing vessels often have one or more tall poles called masts to hold the sails.
Usage Instructions: - Use "sailing vessel" when talking about boats and ships that are designed to be powered by the wind. - It is a noun, so it can be the subject of a sentence (e.g., "The sailing vessel glided smoothly across the water.").
Example Sentence: - "The old sailing vessel made its way across the ocean, its white sails billowing in the strong wind."
Advanced Usage: In a more advanced context, you might discuss the types of sailing vessels, such as: - Sloop: A single-masted sailing vessel with a fore-and-aft rig. - Catamaran: A sailing vessel with two parallel hulls. - Clipper: A fast sailing vessel with three or more masts.
Word Variants: - Sail (verb): To travel by boat powered by sails. Example: "We will sail to the island tomorrow." - Sailor (noun): A person who works on a sailing vessel. Example: "The sailor navigated the ship through the storm."
Different Meaning: "Sailing" can also refer to the activity of traveling by boat with sails, not just the vessel itself. For example, "We enjoy sailing on weekends."
Synonyms: - Sailboat - Yacht (though yachts can also be motor-powered) - Windship
Idioms: - "Smooth sailing": This means that things are going easily without problems. Example: "After the initial challenges, it was smooth sailing for the project."
Phrasal Verbs: - "Set sail": This means to begin a journey by boat.