Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vela
Noun
/ˈveɪ.lə/
Definition
A vela is a sail used on a boat or ship.
Examples
- The sailor adjusted the vela to catch the morning breeze.
- Many different types of vela are used in sailing competitions.
- He learned how to fold the vela properly after his lesson.
Meaning
In the context of sailing, ‘vela’ refers to a large piece of fabric that catches the wind to propel a vessel forward.
Synonyms
- sail
- canvas
- windcatcher
