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Sailing

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Sailing"

verb
  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

    To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

  4. 4

    To set sail; to begin a voyage.

    "We sail for Australia tomorrow."

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