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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Martinez, who enjoyed hiking, running and sailing, was born in Los Angeles, California, according to his obituary.
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
The Drake Passage, a feature of many Antarctica expedition sailings, is also notoriously treacherous.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
The Drake Passage, a feature of many Antarctica expedition sailings, is also notoriously treacherous.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sailing
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailing. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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