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Meaning of sailing vessel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sailing

Pronunciation:/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

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

  3. To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

  4. To set sail; to begin a voyage.

    Example: We sail for Australia tomorrow.

sailing

Pronunciation:/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. Navigation; the skill needed to operate and navigate a vessel

  3. The time of departure from a port

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