sailer
Translation
sailing boat, sailing ship
Examples
The ship was a fast sailer.
The ship was a fast sailer.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ((adjective)) sailer a boat of a particular type The ship was a fast sailer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sailing boat, ship, vessel, yacht
Etymology
From 'sail' + the suffix '-er', indicating an object that performs the action of sailing.
Memory Tips
Note the spelling difference from 'sailor' (a person). A 'sailer' is a thing, specifically a boat, that sails.