sail·boat
 sailboat
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A sailboat is a boat that is pushed by wind blowing against its sails. Sails are large pieces of cloth attached to a tall pole on the boat. When the sails are opened up wide, they catch the wind, which causes the boat to move. Modern sailboats often have a motor in addition to their sails. With a motor, a sailboat can still move if there is no wind.
When there is a lot of wind, a sailboat can travel quite fast.My little brother has a toy sailboat, and he and my mom sail it in the pond at the park.
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The word "sailboat" usually refers to a relatively small boat rather than a ship. Nowadays, it tends to be a boat used for pleasure. A ship with sails may be called a "sailing ship" or simply a "ship."