sailing vessel

"Sailing vessels" are a timeless mode of transportation that harness wind power for movement across water, ice, or land.

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Definition

B2Maritime

(general)A boat or ship propelled by sails using wind energy.

Example

  • The old sailing vessel glided smoothly across the ocean.
  • They decided to buy a sailing vessel for their summer adventures.

C1Ice Sailing

(specialized)A vehicle with sails designed to move across ice.

Example

  • The ice yacht is a type of sailing vessel that can reach high speeds on frozen lakes.

C1Land Sailing

(specialized)A vehicle with sails designed to move on land.

Example

  • Land yachts are unique sailing vessels used in desert racing.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sailing vessel":

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