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sailers

/ˈseɪlɚz/ /ˈseɪlərz/

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noun

That which sails; a boat.

Examples :

"From the shore, we watched the sailers race across the lake, their colorful spinnakers billowing in the wind. "

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noun

A fastball that skims through the air.

Examples :

"The pitcher threw heat, and all his sailers were impossible to hit. "

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A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

Examples :

"The company hires experienced sailers to navigate their cargo ships across the ocean. "

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Someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships.

Examples :

"The harbor was full of sailers expertly navigating their boats around the buoys. "

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A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.

Examples :

"The sailors on the fishing boat worked hard all day, hoping for a good catch. "

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noun

A person who sails sailing boats as a sport or recreation.

Examples :

"The lake was full of sailers enjoying the afternoon breeze. "

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Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Neptis, Pseudoneptis and Phaedyma, having white markings on a dark base and commonly flying by gliding.

Examples :

"While walking in the park, the children excitedly pointed out several sailers flitting among the trees, their white markings flashing against the dark green leaves. "

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