Meaning & Definition of word "Sailboat"

Sailboat

/ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

1. A small sailing yacht.
- Example: He participated in the race with his newly purchased sailboat.
2. A boat that is propelled by sails and is typically used for recreational or competitive sailing.
- Example: We rented a sailboat for the weekend to explore the beautiful lake.
3. Any boat equipped with sails.
- Example: Her dream is to own a large sailboat and sail around the world.
4. A type of boat often used in sailing sports and leisure activities.
- Example: The local sailing club organizes events for anyone who has a sailboat.

The word 'sailboat' is a compound of 'sail' and 'boat', where 'sail' comes from the Old English 'sægl' and 'boat' from Old Norse 'bátr'.

sail into the sunset:

To embark on a journey towards a hopeful or optimistic future.

sail close to the wind:

To take risks or act dangerously.

smooth sailing:

Easy progress or a situation free from difficulties.

sailing:

The activity of using a sailboat or other vessel with sails.

sail:

A piece of fabric attached to a mast that captures wind to propel a boat.

mast:

The tall vertical structure on a sailboat that supports the sails.

Meaning: Going sailing

Example Sentence: We're going sailing this weekend; hope the weather's nice!

Meaning: Sailor's jargon

Example Sentence: He used a lot of sailboat jargon during the race.