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sailing

/ˈseɪlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sailing mean?

noun, verb

The act of navigating a ship or boat through the water using the wind, or the sport of racing or cruising on a sailboat. To travel or move through the air or a fluid, especially by means of a sail or wing.

Example

"The crew was busy preparing the sailboat for the upcoming regatta, a major sailing competition."

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