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sailing

sail·ing [ sáyling ] (plural sail·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. traveling in vessel with sails: the sport, leisure activity, or occupation of traveling in or operating a boat or ship propelled by sails

2. skill of operating vessel: the art or a method of controlling a boat or ship, especially one with sails
Expert sailing is required in such conditions.

3. ship's departure or departure time: the departure of a ship, or the time at which a ship is scheduled to leave port
The next sailing is at noon.

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