sail·boat
 sailboat
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- pronunciation:
- seIl
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noun |
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a boat pushed by wind blowing against its sails.
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| related words: |
junk |
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."