sailing

noun, verb
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example Sentences

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

Example Expressions

plain sailing

Synonyms

boating, yachting, navigating, cruising

Antonyms

anchoring, docking

Collocations

sailing boat, sailing trip, sailing club, sailing race

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