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/ˈseɪlˌboʊt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small sailing yacht.
He participated in the race with his newly purchased sailboat.
A boat that is propelled by sails and is typically used for recreational or competitive sailing.
We rented a sailboat for the weekend to explore the beautiful lake.
Any boat equipped with sails.
Her dream is to own a large sailboat and sail around the world.
A type of boat often used in sailing sports and leisure activities.
The local sailing club organizes events for anyone who has a sailboat.
Etymology
The word 'sailboat' is a compound of 'sail' and 'boat', where 'sail' comes from the Old English 'sægl' and 'boat' from Old Norse 'bátr'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Going sailing
We're going sailing this weekend; hope the weather's nice!
Sailor's jargon
He used a lot of sailboat jargon during the race.