Sailboats Meaning in English
word · lemma: sailboat
ˈseɪɫˌboʊts
SAYL-bohts
sˈeɪlbəʊts
SAYL-bohts
Definition
Small boats that move using sails and the wind, not engines. People use sailboats for travel, sport, or fun on the water.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of 'sailboat.' Often used for leisure or sport; 'sailboats' refers to boats powered only by wind and sails, not motors. Common phrases: 'sailboat race,' 'own a sailboat.' Don't confuse with 'yacht' (usually larger, often with a motor).
Spanish: velerosPortuguese (BR): veleirosPortuguese (PT): veleirosChinese (Simplified): 帆船Chinese (Traditional): 帆船Hindi: पाल नौकाएंArabic: قوارب شراعيةBengali: নৌকা (পালওয়ালা) - পালতোলা নৌকাRussian: парусники - парусные лодкиJapanese: ヨット - セイルボートVietnamese: thuyền buồmKorean: 돛단배Turkish: yelkenli teknelerUrdu: بادبانی کشتیاںIndonesian: perahu layar
Example Sentences
Many sailboats are on the lake today.
basic
The club owns ten sailboats for members to use.
basic
Children are learning how to steer small sailboats.
basic
We watched the colorful sailboats gliding across the bay at sunset.
natural
I've always wanted to learn how to sail sailboats by myself.
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During summer, the river fills up with sailboats every weekend.
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