sailing
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Definition
- Noun:
- The activity of flying a glider: The sport or recreation of operating a glider or sailplane.
- The departure of a vessel from a port: The act of a ship or boat leaving a harbor to begin a voyage.
- Riding in a sailboat: The activity of traveling on water in a boat propelled by sails.
- The work of a sailor: The skills, duties, or profession involved in operating and navigating a ship or boat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She took up sailing and now spends every weekend on her glider. (Referring to flying a glider.)
- The sailing of the cruise ship is scheduled for 3 PM. (Referring to a vessel's departure.)
- We enjoyed a day of sailing on the lake. (Referring to riding in a sailboat.)
- He learned the art of sailing from his grandfather. (Referring to the work of a sailor.)
Advanced Usage
- "Plain sailing": Used to describe a situation that is easy and free from difficulties.
- Once we passed the initial hurdles, the project was plain sailing.
Variants and Related Words
- Sail (verb): To travel on water in a vessel, especially one moved by wind.
- They plan to sail across the Atlantic.
- Sailor (noun): A person who works or travels on a ship or boat.
- The sailor expertly tied the knots.
Synonyms
- Gliding (for flying a glider).
- Departure, embarkation (for a vessel leaving port).
- Yachting, boating (for riding in a sailboat).
- Seamanship, navigation (for the work of a sailor).
Related Phrases
- Sailing close to the wind: Behaving in a way that is almost risky or illegal.
- His financial schemes were sailing close to the wind.
- Clear sailing: A situation where progress is easy and unobstructed.
- After the contract was signed, it was clear sailing for the construction team.
Noun
- the activity of flying a glider
- the departure of a vessel from a port
- riding in a sailboat
- the work of a sailor