sailboat
/ˈseɪlboʊt/
noun
A boat with sails that uses wind to move
“The sailboat glided across the lake.”
מפרשית
Sailboat is a noun in the transport & vehicles category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A boat with sails that uses wind to move" In Hebrew, sailboat translates to מפרשית.
Example Sentences
- The white sailboat glided silently across the sparkling blue lake.
- We learned how to steer a small sailboat at summer camp.
- The sailor adjusted the sail to catch more wind and go faster.
Did You Know? Before engines were invented, all large ships were sailboats, and sailors had to understand the wind and weather perfectly. The fastest sailboat in the world has reached over 121 kilometers per hour — faster than a cheetah running at full speed! Ancient Egyptians were sailing on the Nile River over 5,000 years ago.
Common Word Combinations
sail boatsail fishsail awayset sail
Related Words
yachtboatshipwindsurfer
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