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Sailing

verb
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 6.2

Definitions

1.verbTo be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.
2.verbTo move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.
3.verbTo ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
4.verbTo set sail; to begin a voyage.
"We sail for Australia tomorrow."
5.verbTo move briskly and gracefully through the air.
6.verbTo move briskly.
"The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room."

Synonyms

seafaringnavigationsoaringafloatglidingglideat seasailplaningseagoingaseashipnautical

Rhymes With

prevailingwailingunveilingtrailingunavailingflailingtailingrailing
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