sailing

/ˈseɪlɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
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