verbπShareTo 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."The sailboat was sailing swiftly across the lake. "nauticalsailingsportvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl."The ducks are sailing across the pond. "sailingnauticalsportoceanvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ride in a boat, especially a sailboat."My uncle enjoys sailing his small sailboat on the lake every weekend. "sailingsportnauticalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set sail; to begin a voyage."We sail for Australia tomorrow."sailingnauticalsportoceanvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move briskly and gracefully through the air."The kite sailed gracefully through the afternoon sky. "sailingsportnauticalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move briskly."The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room."actionnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTravelling by ship."The sailing ship was a popular choice for the summer vacation. "sailingnauticalvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMotion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise"My grandfather enjoys sailing on the lake every weekend. "sailingsportnauticalvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNavigation; the skill needed to operate and navigate a vessel"My uncle's sailing expertise was crucial for navigating the crowded harbor. "nauticalsailingsportvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe time of departure from a port"The sailing from the harbor was delayed due to the strong winds. "nauticalsailingtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(countable) a scheduled voyage by a ferry or ship."The afternoon sailing to the island was full. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading