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sailing ship

/ˈseɪlɪŋ ʃɪp/

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/ˈseɪlɪŋ ʃɪp/B1formal
  • ruКрупное судно, использующее паруса для использования силы ветра для движения по воде, исторически использовавшееся для торговли, исследований и морских сражений.

A large vessel that uses sails to harness wind power for propulsion across water, historically used for trade, exploration, and naval warfare.

  1. Wind-powered vesselB1formal

    A large boat or vessel that is propelled primarily by sails, using the wind for movement.

    ruПарусное судно

    • The museum has a restored 19th-century sailing ship on display.
    • They crossed the Atlantic on a traditional sailing ship.
    • Sailing ships were once the primary means of long-distance sea travel.