Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
under-sail
noun
/ˈʌndər seɪl/
Definition
Refers to the condition of a sailing vessel when it is sailing with its sails fully deployed and catching the wind.
Examples
- The yacht was under-sail, gliding gracefully across the azure waters.
- We spent the afternoon under-sail, feeling the refreshing breeze on our faces.
- When the boat is under-sail, it moves much faster than when it is anchored.
Meaning
Being in a state where a sailing ship is utilizing its sails to move through water.
Synonyms
- sailing
- underway
- in motion
