2syllables
sailing
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Definitions ofsailing
1verb
- 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."
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