sailing
Translation
sailing, yachting
Examples
I enjoy sailing on the lake.
I enjoy sailing on the lake.
The sailing was cancelled due to bad weather.
The sailing was cancelled due to bad weather.
Grammar Patterns
to go sailing to participate in the activity of sailing We often go sailing at the weekend.
sailing ((noun)) used as an adjective to describe related nouns He joined the university sailing club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boating, yachting, navigation
Etymology
From the verb 'to sail' plus the '-ing' suffix, forming a gerund that functions as a noun for the activity.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often denotes an activity (like running, swimming). 'Sailing' is the activity of using sails to move a boat.