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The correct spelling is sailed.
How to pronounce sailed
/seɪld/
verbIPA: /seɪld/
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The correct spelling is sailed. To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power. For example: "We sail for Australia tomorrow."
Usage Examples
“We sail for Australia tomorrow.”
“The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room.”
“a three-sailed ship”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.
- 2.To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.
- 3.To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
- 4.To set sail; to begin a voyage.
- 5.To move briskly and gracefully through the air.
adjective
- 1.Having a specified kind or number of sail.
- 2.Having the sails set.
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