sailer
Translation
sailer, sailing boat
Examples
That ship is a fast sailer.
That ship is a fast sailer.
Grammar Patterns
a/an <adjective> sailer a boat described by its sailing quality That ship is a fast sailer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sailboat, ship, vessel
Etymology
From 'sail' + '-er', a suffix indicating an object that performs an action. So, a thing that sails.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse the spelling with 'sailor', which is the person. A 'sailer' is the vessel itself, often described by its speed.