Sailing — synonyms, definition

1. sailing (a)

en route itinerant maritime migrant nautical naval navigational on a cruise on the move on the road on tour on vacation riding roaming roving seafaring touring traveling travelling visiting

2. sailing (Noun)

glide gliding navigation sailplaning soaring

sailing (Noun) — The work of a sailor.

sailing (Noun) — Riding in a sailing boat.

sailing (Noun) — The departure of a vessel from a port.

sailing (Noun) — The activity of flying a glider.

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3. sailing (Verb)

navigating sweeping voyaging

sailing (Verb) — Traverse or travel on (a body of water). ex. "We sailed the Atlantic" ex. "He sailed the Pacific all alone"

sailing (Verb) — Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions. ex. "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"

sailing (Verb) — Travel on water propelled by wind. ex. "I love sailing, especially on the open sea" ex. "the ship sails on"

sailing (Verb) — Travel on water as a means of transport or on a tour. ex. "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"

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