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sailing

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of traveling by boat, especially over long distances or in rough waters.

    - "The explorers embarked on a sailing journey to discover new lands."
    - "Despite the rough seas, the sailors managed to keep the ship afloat."
  • Noun

    A boat that is propelled by sails and wind.

    - "The yacht was a beautiful sight as it sailed across the tranquil bay."
    - "The sailing ship was a common sight during the Age of Discovery."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/



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  3. /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with sailing
ailing , ailingest , ailingestly , ailingment , ailingness
Variants
List of all variants of sailing that leads to same result
sailing , sailings , sail , sail into , sailable , sailed , sailed into , sailing into , sails , sails into , sailing ship , plain sailing , plain sailings , smooth sailing , clear sailing
Etymology
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Old English sealgian, from seax 'ship' + gian 'go'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest sailing ship ever built was the Swedish Vasa, which was launched in 1628 and is now a popular tourist attraction in Stockholm.

  2. The America's Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing competitions, was first held in 1851.

  3. Sailing was a common mode of transportation in ancient civilizations, with the Phoenicians and Greeks using sailboats to explore the Mediterranean Sea and trade with other cultures.

Related Concepts
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  1. Navigation: The art and science of determining the position and direction of a sailing vessel at sea.

  2. Maritime: Relating to the sea or to ships and shipping.

  3. Seafaring: The occupation or activity of traveling by sea, especially as a professional sailor.

Culture
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Sailing has a rich cultural history, with records of humans sailing boats dating back to at least 7000 BC. It has been used for transportation, trade, warfare, and recreation throughout history. Sailing has been a popular subject in literature, art, and music, with notable works including Homer's Odyssey, Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, and the music of Jimmy Buffett.

How to Memorize "sailing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large sailing ship on the open sea, with sails billowing in the wind and waves crashing against the hull.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sailing' with images of adventure, exploration, and the open sea.
    - Think of the feeling of freedom and excitement that comes with being out on the water.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sails Away, In Lands Exotic' to remember the definition of 'sailing' as 'the act of traveling by boat, especially over long distances or in rough waters'.

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