sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/noun 4adjective 1forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •the moving of a boat across water by the power of the wind, done for pleasure or to get somewhere •The time of departure from a port. •A scheduled voyage by a ferry or ship.'Then I should like a full list of the warships in Pentland Harbour, recent sailings, and those expected, please. The "Navy List" I suppose you have here?' — 1927 •Navigation; the skill needed to operate and navigate a vessel. adjective1 •Travelling by ship. formssailings Phrases with sailing smooth sailingUsed to describe an activity that is not encountering any problems.
