sailing

• Das Segeln betreffend, zum Segelsport oder zum Fortbewegen mit Segelschiffen gehörend.

Relating to the sport or activity of navigating a boat using sails.

1. Related to sailingB1formal

   Relating to the activity or sport of traveling in a boat with sails.

   Segel-

   • The sailing club organizes weekly races.
   • She bought a sailing magazine to learn more about boats.
   • They enjoyed a sailing holiday on the Mediterranean.

   Synonymemarinemaritimenauticalseafaringyachting

• Substantiv, das den Sport oder die Tätigkeit bezeichnet, ein Boot oder Schiff mit Segeln zu steuern, oder eine Reise auf einem Segelschiff.

A noun referring to the sport or activity of navigating a boat or ship using sails, or the act of traveling by sailboat.

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1. A2formal

   The sport or activity of navigating a boat using sails.

   Segelsport

   • Sailing is a popular summer sport in coastal towns.
   • She took up sailing as a hobby last year.
   • The club offers sailing lessons for beginners.

   Synonymeyachting

2. Departure of a shipB1formal

   The act of a ship leaving a port or harbor.

   Auslaufen

   • The sailing of the cargo ship was delayed by the storm.
   • We watched the sailing of the cruise liner from the pier.
   • The next sailing to the island is at noon.

   Synonymedepartureembarkation

   Antonymearrivaldockinglandingmooringreturn

3. Easy progressB2informal

   Used in the phrase 'smooth sailing' to describe a situation that is progressing easily.

   Leichtes Vorankommen

   • After the initial difficulties, it was smooth sailing.
   • The project was smooth sailing once we got the funding.
   • Don't worry, the rest of the journey will be smooth sailing.

   Synonymeclear sailingeasy goingplain sailing

• Verb, das die Fortbewegung auf dem Wasser mit einem Schiff oder Boot bezeichnet, oft mit Segeln; auch für ein gleitendes, schwereloses oder schnelles Dahinziehen verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of traveling on water in a vessel, or to move smoothly and quickly.

1. Travel by waterA2formal

   To travel on water using sails or an engine.

   Segeln

   • They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
   • We sailed to the island in just two hours.
   • The ship sailed smoothly through the calm sea.

   Synonymecruisenavigateplysteamvoyage

2. Operate a sailboatB1formal

   To control or steer a boat that uses sails.

   Ein Segelboot steuern

   • He learned to sail when he was a teenager.
   • She sailed the yacht skillfully through the storm.
   • They sailed the boat into the harbor.

   Synonymehelmnavigatepilotskippersteer

3. Move smoothlyB2informal

   To move quickly and smoothly through the air or water.

   Sich sanft bewegen

   • The eagle sailed through the sky without flapping its wings.
   • The ball sailed over the goalkeeper's head.
   • She sailed through the exam with ease.

   Synonymecoastdriftfloatglideskimsweep

Phrasal-Variantensail through