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sailor

The correct spelling is sailor.

How to pronounce sailor

/ˈseɪlə/
noun

IPA: /ˈseɪlə/

Say it like: Say-lor

The correct spelling is sailor. A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels For example: "He's a talented sailor and has spent many years at sea."

Usage Examples

He's a talented sailor and has spent many years at sea.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels
  2. 2.Someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships.
  3. 3.A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.
  4. 4.A person who sails sailing boats as a sport or recreation.
  5. 5.Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Neptis, Pseudoneptis and Phaedyma, having white markings on a dark base and commonly flying by gliding.

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