sailboat
pronunciation
How to pronounce sailboat in British English:
UK [ˈseɪlbəʊt]
How to pronounce sailboat in American English:
US [ˈseɪlboʊt]
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- Noun:
- a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
Word Origin
- sailboat (n.)
- also sail-boat, 1769, from sail (n.) + boat (n.).
Example
- 1. British adventurer aims to sail replica phoenician sailboat across atlantic
- 2. What size sailboat is right for you ?
- 3. If necessary , get a separate survey of the engine of a larger sailboat .
- 4. I sold my father 's sailboat , put it all into a savings account .
- 5. Explore on the board of a yacht , power boat , catamaran or sailboat .