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Meaning of sailing
The primary meaning of the word "sailing" refers to the act of traveling on a boat or ship, especially for pleasure.
Etymology of sailing
The word "sailing" comes from the Old English word "sæiling", which is derived from "sæl", meaning "rope" or "cable", and the suffix "-ing", which forms a present participle
The term has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of traveling on a boat or ship, and has evolved over time to include various nuances and connotations
Synonyms
boating
cruising
yachting
voyaging
navigating
piloting
sailing
seafaring
shipboarding
cruising
traveling
journeying
roaming
wandering
exploring
discovering
voyaging
crossing
traversing
gliding
skimming
drifting
floating
charting
mapping
plotting
steering
helming
commanding
captaining
skippering
crewing
manning
Definitions
- The act of traveling on a boat or ship, especially for pleasure
- The sport or activity of racing or cruising in a sailboat
- The act of navigating a ship or boat through a particular area or route
Usage Examples
- The family went sailing on the lake during their summer vacation
- She has been sailing competitively for years and has won several trophies
- The ship was sailing through treacherous waters when it encountered a storm
Antonyms
staying
remaining
waiting
delaying
hesitating
pausing
stopping
anchoring
mooring
docking
landing
arriving
settling
resting
hiding
sheltering
fleeing
escaping
retreating
withdrawing
abandoning