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sailed

 

[ seɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Sailed is the past tense of the verb 'sail', which refers to the act of traveling across water in a boat or ship that is propelled by sails. This term signifies not just the physical action of moving through water but also suggests the navigational skills and experiences that come with it. It conjures images of adventure, exploration, and often leisure. The practice of sailing has been an essential means of transportation and a beloved recreational activity for centuries.

Synonyms

cruised, navigated, traveled, voyaged

Examples of usage

  • They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The team sailed their yacht to the destination.
  • He sailed smoothly into the harbor.
  • We sailed last summer along the coast.

Translations

Translations of the word "sailed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegado

🇮🇳 सेल किया

🇩🇪 gesegelt

🇮🇩 berlayar

🇺🇦 плив

🇵🇱 żeglował

🇯🇵 航海した

🇫🇷 navigué

🇪🇸 navegado

🇹🇷 yelkende

🇰🇷 항해했다

🇸🇦 أبحر

🇨🇿 plul

🇸🇰 plával

🇨🇳 航行了

🇸🇮 plul

🇮🇸 siglt

🇰🇿 жүзді

🇬🇪 მივლინდი

🇦🇿 üzdü

🇲🇽 navegado

Etymology

The word 'sail' is derived from the Old English 'segel', which has roots in Proto-Germanic *sagilaz. This term has cognates in various Germanic languages, including Old High German 'segul', Dutch 'zeil', and modern German 'Segel', all referring to the same concept of a material used to catch wind to propel a boat. Sail-making and sailing techniques have been crucial in shaping maritime cultures throughout history, enabling the exploration of new lands and the development of trade routes. The use of sails for transportation dates back thousands of years, with the earliest evidence being ancient Egyptian and Phoenician boats. As sailing technology evolved, so too did the vocabulary surrounding it, culminating in the broad and rich lexicon we have today, centered around maritime and navigational terms.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,281 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.