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SAILING

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Sailing.

How to pronounce sailing:

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Sailing - as a noun

The work of a sailor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
navigation14seafaring13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
employment19work11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Riding in a sailboat

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
seafaring13water travel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The departure of a vessel from a port

The activity of flying a glider

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glide7gliding10sailplaning14soaring8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flight13flying13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sailing - as a verb

To 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.

To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.

To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

To set sail; to begin a voyage.

Example: "We sail for australia tomorrow."

To move briskly and gracefully through the air.

To move briskly.

Example: "The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room."

Sailing - as an adjective

Travelling by ship.

Example Sentences

"We enjoyed a sailing adventure on the open sea."
"The sailing competition will take place next week."
"She joined a sailing club to improve her skills."
"The sailing lessons were canceled due to bad weather."
"We admired the graceful sailing yachts in the harbor."
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Word Game Points

Is SAILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sailing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SAILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SAILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sailing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SAILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sailing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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