Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sailboat
noun
/ˈseɪl.boʊt/
Definition
A boat that is propelled by sails.
Examples
- The sailboat glided smoothly across the lake.
- They spent the afternoon learning how to handle a sailboat.
- On weekends, they often take their sailboat out to enjoy the sea breeze.
Meaning
A sailboat uses the wind to move across water, harnessing the energy of the wind through its sails.
Synonyms
- yacht
- catamaran
- dinghy
- skiff
- sloop
