Meaning & Definition of Sailing in English
English⟶
Sailing
/selɪŋ/
noun
1. The work of a sailor
synonym:
- seafaring,
- navigation,
- sailing
2. Riding in a sailboat
synonym:
- sailing
3. The departure of a vessel from a port
synonym:
- sailing
4. The activity of flying a glider
synonym:
- glide,
- gliding,
- sailplaning,
- soaring,
- sailing
Examples of using
We were sailing.
He who makes noises while the ship is sailing, making people unable to hear orders, will be fined at the discretion of the captain.
Tom thought that it would be fun to go sailing.