Basic Details
Word: Sailing
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: The activity of moving a boat or a ship across water using sails.
Synonyms: Yachting, boating, navigating
Antonyms: Anchoring, mooring
Idioms and Phrases
- Sailing close to the wind: To do something risky or slightly illegal. Example: "He was sailing close to the wind when he decided to ignore the rules at the race."
- Plain sailing: A situation that is easy to manage. Example: "Once we fixed the engine, it was plain sailing to the island."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were excited for their day of sailing on the lake with their parents.
Example 2: After years of training, she finally mastered the art of sailing and competed in international regattas.
Example 3: Sailing during the sunset created a beautiful view of the sky reflected on the water.
Fun Fact
Did you know that sailing has existed for thousands of years? The ancient Egyptians used sailboats to navigate the Nile River as early as 3000 B.C.
Famous Quote
"A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind." - Webb Chiles
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sailing" mean?
a) To swim fast
b) Moving a boat or ship across water with sails
c) To fly in an airplane
d) To run on a beach
Answer: b) Moving a boat or ship across water with sails
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sailing"?
a) Fishing
b) Yachting
c) Swimming
d) Walking
Answer: b) Yachting
3. Which is an antonym of "sailing"?
a) Navigating
b) Anchoring
c) Boating
d) Rowing
Answer: b) Anchoring
4. Which sentence uses "sailing" correctly?
a) She was sailing her homework in class.
b) They are sailing their new boat on the river.
c) The dog was sailing in the garden.
d) He loves sailing video games.
Answer: b) They are sailing their new boat on the river.
5. What does "plain sailing" mean?
a) A difficult situation
b) An easy situation
c) An exciting adventure
d) A risky journey
Answer: b) An easy situation
