sailing
pronunciation
How to pronounce sailing in British English:
UK [ˈseɪlɪŋ]
How to pronounce sailing in American English:
US [ˈseɪlɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the work of a sailor
- riding in a sailboat
- the departure of a vessel from a port
- the activity of flying a glider
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- Adjective:
- traveling by boat or ship
Word Origin
- sailing (n.)
- Old English seglinge, verbal noun from the source of sail (v.).
Example
- 1. I want to go sailing to relax myself .
- 2. Right now , my wife and friends are sailing .
- 3. Athletes past middle age have medaled in shooting , archery , sailing and equestrian .
- 4. Wooden sailing vessels have long service lives .
- 5. Will you be day sailing or cruising ?