Cool MateMeaning of Sailing
the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails
In simple words: Using a boat with sails to travel on water.
Sailing in a sentence
- to go sailing
- a sailing club
- the college rowing and sailing teams
- They are going on a 10-day sailing trip.
- There are six sailings a day.
- What time is the next sailing?
- Sailings were suspended in the high winds.
- The company operates regular sailings between Hull and Zeebrugge.
- the 4 p.m. sailing from Dover to Calais
How to use Sailing
Used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate when talking about leisure activities or sport, but may not be suitable in technical discussions regarding naval travel.
Grammar pattern
sailing + object
Memory hint
Think of 'sail' and imagine a sailboat gliding smoothly across the water.
Related words
Synonyms for Sailing
- boating
- yachting
- navigating
Common mistakes with Sailing
- Confused with 'sailor' (a person who sails boats).
- Misunderstanding 'sailing' as only for large boats, while small boats also sail.
- Using 'sailing' incorrectly as a noun without proper context.
Sailing appears in
Sailing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الإبحار
استخدام قارب شراعي للسفر على الماء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নৌকা চালানো, পালতোলা
জলপথে পালতোলা নৌকা ব্যবহার করে ভ্রমণ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Segeln
Mit einem Segelboot auf dem Wasser unterwegs sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Navegación
Usar un barco con velas para viajar por el agua.
- Persianفارسی
قایقرانی با بادبان
استفاده از قایق بادبانی برای سفر روی آب.
- FrenchFrançais
Navigation à voile
Utiliser un bateau à voile pour se déplacer sur l'eau.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नौकायन
पानी पर यात्रा करने के लिए पाल वाली नाव का उपयोग करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Vela
Usare una barca a vela per viaggiare sull'acqua.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vela
Usar um barco à vela para viajar na água.
- RussianРусский
Парусный спорт, плавание под парусом
Путешествие по воде на лодке под парусами.
- Urduاردو
بادبانی کشتی رانی، بادبانی سفر
پانی پر سفر کرنے کے لیے بادبانوں والی کشتی کا استعمال۔
- Chinese中文
航行
使用帆船在水上旅行。
More words like Sailing
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Sailing
What does Sailing mean?
Using a boat with sails to travel on water.
What is the definition of Sailing?
the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails
How do you use Sailing in a sentence?
to go sailing
Can you give another example of Sailing?
a sailing club
What are synonyms for Sailing?
Common alternatives include boating, yachting, navigating.
What is the opposite of Sailing?
Opposite meanings include driving, floating.
What words go with Sailing?
It commonly pairs with dinghy, go, club, school, regatta.
What are common mistakes when using Sailing?
Confused with 'sailor' (a person who sails boats). Misunderstanding 'sailing' as only for large boats, while small boats also sail. Using 'sailing' incorrectly as a noun without proper context.
How do you pronounce Sailing?
US: /["/ˈseɪlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈseɪlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sailing?
Used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate when talking about leisure activities or sport, but may not be suitable in technical discussions regarding naval travel.
What CEFR level is Sailing?
"Sailing" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.