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sailing ship

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/vɨˈlɐjɾʊ/ve·lei·ro

Definition

1

A ship propelled primarily by wind power, using sails.

Usage examples

The sailing ship crossed the Atlantic in thirty days.
We admired the sailing ships anchored in the marina.

Common combinations

racing sailing shippleasure sailing shipsailing ship captain