1
a
: the technical skill of managing a ship : navigation
b
: the method of determining the course to be followed to reach a given point
2
a
: the sport of handling or riding in a sailboat
b
: a departure from a port
Examples of sailing in a Sentence
They're going sailing next week.
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After Dentist joke, but a small, normal interaction with the guests while sailing is his only contribution to the episode.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Tek Sing is, to date, the largest Chinese wooden sailing vessel ever discovered.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
At this dynamic intersection of sailing, fine living, wealth management and investment opportunity, Dubai looks poised to solidify its position as a global hub—not just for superyachts but also as a thriving nexus for HNWIs and visionary investors.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Tek Sing is, to date, the largest Chinese wooden sailing vessel ever discovered.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The resort also runs sailing classes for all levels, with a race at the end of the week.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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