sailing
/ˈseɪlɪŋ/
noun
- The sport or activity of traveling in a boat with sails.
- We go sailing every weekend on the lake.
- Sailing is a popular summer activity in coastal towns.
- She learned sailing at a summer camp when she was twelve.
- A departure of a ship or boat from a port.
- The port announced a delay in the sailing due to bad weather.
- We missed the morning sailing and had to wait for the evening one.
- The next sailing to the island is at noon.
- The act of steering or navigating a boat or ship.
- He enjoys the challenge of sailing in open water.
- The captain took over the sailing during the storm.
- Good sailing requires understanding the wind and currents.
adjective
- Relating to or used for sailing.
- The sailing season starts in April.
- They bought a new sailing jacket for the trip.
- He wore his sailing gloves to protect his hands.